Ultrasound Transducer Research Associate

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in the Rohling laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role focuses on ultrasound device design, fabrication, testing, and data analysis for medical and non-medical applications.

The successful candidate will perform simulations, optimize designs with end-user input, and mentor students while contributing to publications and external proposals.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering is required.
• At least three years of postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent publication track record with multiple first-author papers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers and their electronics.
• Model with finite-element analysis and acoustic simulation software.
• Design criteria with end-user collaborators and optimize performance.
• Fabricate and test ultrasound devices and analyze data.
• Mentor students and contribute to grants and reports.

Skills

Research

Ultrasound

Finite element analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Acoustic sims

Job description

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver invites applications for a full-time Research Associate in the Rohling laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role focuses on ultrasound device design, fabrication, testing, and data analysis for medical and non-medical applications.

The successful candidate will perform simulations, optimize designs with end-user input, and mentor students while contributing to publications and external proposals.