Careers in Quality

The University of Florida's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a biomedical engineer to work as part of a collaborative team on departmental projects. 

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Works with Director of Research, faculty and trainees to develop data collection protocols for movement analyses in healthy and special populations such as neurologic, amputation, adaptive athletes, degenerative musculoskeletal disease in children through adults. Monitors computer and equipment systems set-up for testing of participants in departmental programs and projects. Writes computer programing, creates new data flow processes from marker-less and marker-based motion analyses, inertial measurement sensors, image capture methods and emerging technology. Investigates and performs critical analysis of current literature on core specific technologies, performs advanced or data analysis for researchers using specialized data analysis software in a format useful for further statistical analysis or publication. Can independently run testing sessions for departmental projects.
• Help develop and perform advanced data integration processes with the department and the other collaborators, such as artificial intelligence, mobile motion technologies, image capture in clinical settings. Help to develop new methods of human motion analyses in unique clinical populations and adaptive athletes. Establish new data collection methods using exoskeletons, electromyogram (EMG) activity, muscle force development and body-worn force sensors, balance and positional sense, lab and field testing of movement. Helps to construct specialty pieces of testing equipment or adapt existing equipment to capture data on physical activity. Will work with AI experts to help develop predictive models of musculoskeletal injury or physical outcomes. May evaluate, recommend and implement upgrade paths for new specialized computer systems software. Troubleshoot equipment failures, procures repair parts, implements repairs, supervises field technicians and engineers, tests equipment for proper function after repairs.
• Participates in preparation of research papers related to core facility’s specialty that will be submitted for publication. Runs equipment testing and completes all safety testing as required. May assist with cost analysis and budgets of the facility. Performs administrative duties needed for a fee-for-service facility (such as data analysis and delivery).
• Assists with trainee research projects. Provides training/guidance on using the laboratory equipment. Instructs on data capture, analysis, and interpretation.
• Services, calibrates, and checks equipment for proper function. Performs preventative maintenance. Manages compliance with Environmental Heath and Safety and other institutional and governmental regulations.

Minimum Requirements include:

A high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications include: 

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of MS degree, PhD preferred in biomedical engineering or related field and two years of field experience.

KNOWLEDGE
Strong working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system

Familiarity with integration of various computer systems, data processing software (such as Matlab, Python, Cortex and others), mobile data capture technologies, and motion capture

SKILLS
Human movement biomechanics skills
Data management skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Product development skills
Engineering management skills
Computational modeling in human motion analysis
Image analysis skills with different software options
Independence with image processing
Force plate and gait mat data collection and analysis and data processing
Balance testing and gait measurements
Proficiency with excel, Microsoft office and report generation

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to convey technical biomechanical testing procedures for each proposal
Ability to work independently on a variety of research projects