Job Description

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 Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

Assist in research investigating the use of ultrasound methods (software, hardware) applied to a variety of medical applications, such as Doppler ultrasound to measure volumetric
blood flow in peripheral vascular, obstetrical, and cardiovascular applications. Be involved in research planning and protocol development and perform ultrasound experiments and data
reduction. Responsibilities include laboratory experiments (e.g., flow phantoms) and laboratory animal research (e.g., large animal models), such as physical and biological measurements;
recording data; preparing manuscripts; and some purchasing and inventory control. Responsibilities also include being involved in translational research studies of any developed
ultrasound methods. Co-author publications and may present results at meetings and/or conferences. Have oversight for aspects of day-to-day laboratory operations. May supervise
students and research and support personnel.

Required Qualifications*

Requires Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field + 2 years of experience in vascular imaging research, which includes designing, implementing, and evaluating software algorithms and hardware devices (e.g., flow phantoms) for volumetric blood flow measurement using ultrasound and Doppler techniques, with particular emphasis on experience using the 3D methodology; and evaluating quantitative measurements of volumetric blood flow in a translational, bench-to-bedside capacity.

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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