This project is focused on a fabricating a novel transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound device for the purpose of long-term monitoring of the main cerebral artery for passing emboli. The project includes a combination of transducer fabrication, instrumentation, system validation and collection of human subject data. Machine learning will represent a major component of the automated detection methods. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborators at WCM and Cornell Tech.
Daily responsibilities of the candidate include:
- Design and fabricate a custom ultrasound array as well as control electronics.
- Create test protocols for the ultrasound array.
- Compare experimental performance to simulation beam characteristics.
- Develop custom code for analyzing ultrasound data. The analyses include flow characterization in phantom and collection of synthetic emboli backscatter data.
- Assemble and organize a database of in vivo cerebral flow data and oversee analysis of the data as it relates to the clinical goals of the research program.
- Establish test protocols with the ultrasound device prototype, train clinical collaborators on features and protocols to use and manage data collection and transfer.
- Become familiar with TCD and source and impact of emboli.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering or related relevant field.
- Experience with ultrasound imaging systems and technology.
- Hands on experience programming and using Verasonics Vantage systems.
- Proficiency with signal processing methods as they relate to ultrasound data processing.
- Familiarity with Doppler processing methods for flow detection.
- Able to undertake benchtop experiments to validate imaging methods.
- Productive publication record.
- Experience presenting research results at international scientific conferences.
- Programming skills in MATLAB related to ultrasound data processing.
- Familiarity with FPGAs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a single pdf file containing the following: 1) cover letter highlighting research interests and qualifications, 2) resume/CV, and 3) list of three references to Dr. Jeffrey Ketterling at jek4011@med.cornell.edu with subject line PostDoc/TCD.
Salary for this position ranges from $61,008 - $68,964. Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full‐time employment not including benefits, bonuses, or clinical incentive compensation where applicable. The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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