HERL Research Engineer

HERL Research Engineer

The University of Pittsburgh/VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is a collaborative venture advancing rehabilitation technology. Committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, HERL merges expertise from academia and the Veterans Affairs system. Our mission is to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge technologies, promoting mobility, accessibility, and improved healthcare for those with disabilities. Through interdisciplinary research, HERL strives to empower individuals and shape the future of assistive technology. HERL is seeking a qualified Research Engineer with a background in Bioengineering or related fields. This position: – Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation, evaluating commercial resources, methods and materials, implementing algorithms, creating software, and investigating new approaches and technologies. – Develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. – Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting human subject trials, and preparing protocols and reports. – Oversees and leads research projects, including coordinating work of other engineers and/or students/interns as directed. – Prepares written reports, including contributing to manuscript preparation; presents results at conferences. – Collaborates effectively with faculty/staff across departments on research projects. – Actively participates to ensure projects are completed on-­time and meet the highest quality standards. Incumbent must be eligible for Without Compensation (WOC) appointment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Job Summary Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation and develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. Assists with conducting research. Oversees research projects and writes and presents results reports at conferences. Essential Functions The University of Pittsburgh/VA Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is a collaborative venture advancing rehabilitation technology. Committed to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, HERL merges expertise from academia and the Veterans Affairs system. Our mission is to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge technologies, promoting mobility, accessibility, and improved healthcare for those with disabilities. Through interdisciplinary research, HERL strives to empower individuals and shape the future of assistive technology. HERL is seeking a qualified Research Engineer with a background in Bioengineering or related fields. This position: – Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation, including developing and constructing hardware instrumentation, evaluating commercial resources, methods and materials, implementing algorithms, creating software, and investigating new approaches and technologies. – Develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. – Assists with conducting research, including setting up, calibrating, and operating instrumentation; perform complex data collection and analysis, maintaining research records, conducting human subject trials, and preparing protocols and reports. – Oversees and leads research projects, including coordinating work of other engineers and/or students/interns as directed. – Prepares written reports, including contributing to manuscript preparation; presents results at conferences. – Collaborates effectively with faculty/staff across departments on research projects. – Actively participates to ensure projects are completed on-­time and meet the highest quality standards. Incumbent must be eligible for Without Compensation (WOC) appointment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Physical Effort Work is largely performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-50 pounds. Must be able to effectively communicate, both face-to-face and via telephone or electronic communication. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Engineer III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Engineering

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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