Research Scientist

Job

275030

Atlanta, GA

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking to hire Research Scientist.

• Conceive, plan, and conduct individual research in broad areas relevant to the mission of the laboratory (imaging, therapy and contrast/therapeutic agents.
• Serve as the technical lead for the laboratory in your area of expertise.
• Plan and direct a number of collaborative research projects including coordination of research activities between groups and disciplines.
• Develop new instruments, materials, processes, scientific methods, approaches and algorithms.
• Responsible for directing others; plans, organizes, and supervises the work of laboratory scientists, engineers, and technicians. Evaluate progress and results obtained, recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning; key role in identifying and acquiring research funding.
• Review schedules, cost and documentation to ensure success of projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in optics, ultrasound, imaging and instrumentation.
• Training in optics/photonics and acoustics.
• Practical experience in area of laser-tissue interaction, ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging.
• Proficiency with modern laboratory equipment such as solid-state and gas lasers, ultrasound transducers and arrays, computer acquisition systems, motion control systems, etc.
• Experience in mechanical design automation applications such as Solid Works.
• Experience in optical design automation applications such as Zemax.

• Linda Dillon, linda.dillonech.edu
• Lucretia Allen, lucretia.allenech.edu
• Shalonda Williams, shalonda.williamsech.edu

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