Research Engineer

Job Summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at CU Boulder welcomes applications for a Research Engineer. This position will start in Summer/Fall 2023 and will involve the implementation of a rapid oxygen measurement technique for concentrated microbubble and nanobubble foams, synthesis and of oxygen microbubbles, and their use for total liquid ventilation (intratracheal repeated injection). Requires prior working experience with oxygen measurement of concentrated nanobubble foams and total liquid ventilation.

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Who We Are

The Borden Lab focuses on four core elements of image-guided therapy:

1. Colloid chemistry and interface science aspects of microbubbles and nanodrops;
2. The physics of the acoustic interaction between the microbubble and the ultrasound pulse;
3. Interactions between the microbubble and biomolecules, cells and tissues; and
4. Novel applications of microbubbles for biomedical ultrasound imaging and therapy.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Implement a rapid oxygen measurement device for concentrated oxygen microbubble (OMB) suspensions;
• Synthesize and characterize OMBs;
• Research primary literature on oxygen bubbles and their treatment of hypoxia;
• Publish a review article;
• Research and develop new formulations;
• Test formulation for TLV (intratracheal repeated injection) with our clinical collaborators.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this position is $50,000 annually. No relocation assistance provided.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

PhD in biomedical engineering or a related field.

What You Will Need

Requires knowledge of oxygen measurement of concentrated nanobubble foams and total liquid ventilation, as well as synthesis of oxygen nanobubble and microbubble formulations, and familiarity with primary literature in the field of microbubble oxygenation.

What We Would Like You to Have

Ability to work on a collaborative, multidisciplinary biomedical team.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
3. Optional: A letter of reference.

The selected candidate will be required to submit one letter of recommendation. You may choose to submit your letter along with your other initial application materials.

Please apply by June 2, 2023 f or full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu