post doctoral fellow- biomedical engineering - Atlanta, GA, United States - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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The Itzhaki Lab, at Emory University School of Medicine, is a translational bedside-to-bench-to-bedside cardiac electrophysiology research laboratory that seeks to employ a Biomedical Engineering Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in one or more of the following areas: mathematical modeling of biological systems, microfluidics, and machine learning.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary collaborative research environment focused on the development of drug screening platforms, with the intent of contributing to the derivation of new antiarrhythmic therapeutic options for the management of arrhythmia-susceptible congenital disease patients.

This research will be supported by advanced technologies, including high-throughput multiparametric electrophysiology and calcium imaging recording systems, and disease- and patient-specific iPSC technology.

Minimum qualification:
A Ph.
D.

or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering or another appropriately relevant engineering field; no more than 1 year of postdoctoral experience; strong scientific writing and oral communication skills; a demonstrated background in at least one of the following areas:
mathematical modeling of biological systems, microfluidics, and machine learning.

In addition, the candidate should have proficiency in relevant programming languages such as:
MATLAB, python, etc.; additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Ilanit Itzhaki.

Applications will be considered immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter describing their research experience, scientific interests, and future career goals and aspirations; (2) a CV; and (3) the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three references.

Please submit them all as a single joint PDF file using the Emory University Careers site. For inquiries, please feel free to contact Dr. Ilanit Itzhaki via email.


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Key words:
#biomedical engineering #mathematical modeling of biological systems #microfluidics #Machine learning #drugdiscovery


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Job Number _117802_


Job Type _Regular Full-Time_


Division _School Of Medicine_


Department _


SOM:

Peds:
Children's Hrt Ctr_


Campus Location (For Posting) : City _Atlanta_


_Location :
Name_ _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_


This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: _Not Applicable_