Blast Injury Biomechanics Research Scientist

CFD Research Corporation; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid leave and disability benefits

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Research Scientist (Blast Injury Biomechanics) to design and conduct controlled blast exposure studies. You will implement instrumentation, manage protocols with IACUC/USDA/DoD, and analyze multiscale data to support injury model validation and protective strategies.

The role offers collaboration across biomechanics, data science, and computational modeling in a fast-paced research environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related field (or MS with equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute controlled blast overpressure exposure studies using preclinical large animal models.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

experimental design

data analysis

scientific communication

multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

MS with equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Pressure sensors

Accelerometers

High-speed imaging

High-rate data acquisition systems

Job description

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Research Scientist (Blast Injury Biomechanics) to design and conduct controlled blast exposure studies. You will implement instrumentation, manage protocols with IACUC/USDA/DoD, and analyze multiscale data to support injury model validation and protective strategies.

The role offers collaboration across biomechanics, data science, and computational modeling in a fast-paced research environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.