Job title: Research Intern
Company: Steadman Philippon Research Institute (
www.sprivail.org
) Vail, CO, USA
Industry: Orthopaedic Research
Job Type: One-year Research Internship
Job Start Date: Immediate
Educational Level:
Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Computer Science, or related field.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field with biomechanics research and medical imaging experience will also be considered.
About the Job:
The Steadman Philippon Research Institute's Imaging Research Department is developing a software tool to measure cartilage health quantitatively using 3 Tesla MRI technology. The clinical application for this tool is to allow for much earlier detection of osteoarthritis (OA) and to improve planning of patient treatment by allowing for longitudinal evaluation of cartilage health. This tool also has potential application to other joint treatments and biomechanics research. We are seeking an experienced researcher with familiarity in MRI imaging and interest in orthopaedic sports medicine and imaging research. The position will focus on assisting with the development and validation of a software package to quantify cartilage health based on T2 and T1 mapping techniques. This position will include development of research protocols and assisting with data collection which will include attending orthopaedic surgeries and MRI scanning sessions. Using this technology, the Institute will be on the sports medicine research industry's leading edge of clinical cartilage imaging to enhance and validate treatments and surgical techniques aimed at joint and cartilage restoration and preservation. Additionally, this position may involve other biomechanics and imaging research including bi-planar fluoroscopy studies.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with experimental data collection, potentially including attending surgeries, obtaining patient consent, coordinating volunteer studies, and biomechanical testing of cadaveric specimens.
- Assist with preliminary data analysis on experiments.
- Assist in developing and writing of research protocols, project status reports, and manuscripts for publication
- Correspond with MRI experts for optimization of MRI protocol
- Assist in preparation of project presentations
- Assist other team members as necessary with imaging based research projects.
Qualifications:
- Biomechanical research, imaging research, and/or clinical research experience
- Experience with collecting experimental data
- Familiarity with MRI and experience with image processing preferred
- Proficient technical writing skills including manuscript preparation.
- Understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with engineers, researchers, MRI technologists, surgeons, and radiologists
- Ability to work as a team member in a very active high paced research group.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Matlab programming preferred but not required
- This position is not restricted to individuals with US citizenship, permanent residence or work permits. However, no visa sponsorship will be provided and individuals must provide evidence of valid USA VISA status at the time of application.
Application Process:
To apply for this one year research internship please submit the following to Erin Lucas, M.Sc. (
elucas@sprivail.org):
1) A one page cover letter reviewing your background, research experience, relevant qualifications, career goals, and when you would be available to start.
2) Curriculum vitae with a list of your educational experience, related work experience, lab work experience, computer skill assessment, and a list of relevant college or graduate level courses related to biomechanics, MRI, and the medical field. Provide any published articles or abstracts.
3) Three reference letters (work or academic-related only) with contact information. Letters can be sent with your application, but will not be required until after the first interview.
Topic Author
