Post Doctoral Research Associate - Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing & Engineering Innovation
 UMass Amherst | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Amherst | |
 April 07, 2024 | |
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About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. Job Description The Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, a collaborative effort between the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and the College of Engineering, is seeking Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Human Factors. A highly motivated individual with backgrounds in healthcare human factors and human-computer interaction is sought to join our active group engaged in basic, translational, clinical human factors research, and medical product development, usability testing, and innovation. Essential Functions The Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation is a new, highly interactive, and collaborative group of researchers where interdisciplinary research approaches are utilized to help improve personnel performance and human-system interaction in complex safety-critical systems. The candidate will work on projects specifically chosen to address an identified and validated healthcare need. All projects are interdisciplinary, iterative, and are directed to address issues at the point of care. You will have a chance to work with students at both the graduate and undergraduate level, lead and manage our active program of healthcare product usability testing which will provide you with numerous industry partnerships, gain valuable grant-writing and publication experience, and be part of team that is passionate about improving healthcare. Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. degree in nursing, engineering, computer science, or related fields which includes a strong background in human factors and healthcare. Preferred Qualifications Experience with remote health technologies & systems, wearable sensors, machine and deep learning, and product development is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a track-record of teamwork, self-direction, interdisciplinary collaboration and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additional Details One year opportunity to renew for second year based on performance. Salary Information Salary will be commensurate with experience. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please reach out to center Co-Directors Dr. Frank Sup and Dr. Karen Giuliano (). UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action. | |