Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Cardio Biomechanics Laboratory is in search of a Research Investigator to study biomechanics of the cardiovascular system, with particular emphasis on the effects of aging in the heart, aorta, and peripheral arteries. The biomechanics of tissues are the result of a complex interplay of underlying microstructure. The evolution of the biomechanical function in the cardiovascular system results as a consequence of altered structural components which change with age, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, congenital diseases, and other risk factors. The long-term prediction of the outcomes of therapy, including surgical repair, requires the understanding of how biomechanics respond and evolve over time. This post involves performing biomechanical data analysis, developing structural constitutive models of the aging response, and developing personalized computational models to evaluate and simulate the potential outcomes. 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

The responsibilities of this position include conducting the aforementioned research and performing software development for finite element simulations. This includes collaborating with other members of the research group as well as external collaborators. The position will also be expected to prepare technical reports and academic journal papers related to the research done, as well as participate in the preparation of research grant proposals. The recruit may also participate in instructional activities, including classroom teaching, and the mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research activities.

Required Qualifications*

A PhD in Biomechanics/Biomedical Engineering along with 3+ years of post-graduate training in the area of soft tissue biomechanics is required to fill this position. 

Desired Qualifications*

4+ years of experience with cardiovascular biomechanics is preferred with strong publication track record in soft tissue constitutive modeling or finite element modeling of cardiovascular organs. Strong coding experience with python, Fortran or C, especially with finite element software development will be preferable. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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