Multiple PhD/Postdoc Openings for Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics

The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Lab for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers

1. Two graduate research assistant (or research associate) positions.
2. Two Postdoc fellow positions
   

for Spring 2024-Fall 2024

We seek candidates who are self-motivated, reliable, energetic, and passionate about fluid-structure interaction (computational and/or experimental) and its applications for cardiovascular diseases and medical devices. AIMCardio Lab has long-standing collaborations with several U.S. hospitals (Geisinger Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, etc.) and medical device companies. Please refer to the latest research at AIMCardioLab.wpi.edu

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct various team-oriented and independent investigations in planning, developing, and implementing original experimental procedures within the overall scope of the research project.
• Collect, analyze, and report on experimental data; create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results and protocol design; publish research findings in conference proceedings and high-impact research journals.
• Exercise independent responsibility for project outcomes and design research for others to conduct.
• Actively participate in soliciting funds through various federally funded research grant mechanisms (NIH, NSF, etc.), and translational research funds.
• Participate in industry projects.
• Work on innovation-oriented technological projects with potential for commercialization.
• Mentor peer graduate students, undergraduate students, and technicians.
  

Qualifications for Ph.D. Positions

• Required
• Solid background in fluid mechanics
• Proficiency in CAD design (with a preference for SolidWorks) and programming skills (utilizing C, C++, Python, or MATLAB).
• Preferred:
• Experience with flow visualization techniques, such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
• or
• Experience with fluid-structure interaction simulation.
  

Qualifications for Postdoc Positions

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Aerospace), applied mathematics, or related fields.
• Experience with flow visualization techniques, such as
• Particle image velocimetry,
• or
• experience with fluid-structure interaction modeling
  

Review of applications will begin immediately.
Please send a single PDF containing the following items to 1point3acres.com with a “PhD Application” or "Postdoc Application" in the subject line.

• Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
• Most recent transcripts
• For Postdoc Application: three representative journal articles (combine PDFs into a single PDF file)