Cardiovascular 3D Modeling & CFD Engineer

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking an engineer for the Cardiac 3D Printing Program to create patient-specific heart models from imaging data for surgical planning and research. You will work with clinicians to understand needs, select materials, and validate models through CFD/FEA simulations and benchtop experiments.

The role involves collaboration with radiology, cardiology, and surgical teams, plus training others in 3D modeling and printing techniques.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science; 4 years related experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with clinical teams in hospital or research setting.
• Cardiovascular modeling or congenital heart disease applications.
• Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, or C++) for automation and data analysis.
• State-of-the-art CFD software (Fluent, SimVascular) usage.

Aufgaben

• Perform segmentation to create and optimize 3D digital and printed models from medical imaging data (CT, MRI, echocardiography).
• Operate and maintain 3D printing technologies, including material selection and post-processing.
• Lead simulation efforts for surgical training including optimization of physical models to mimic vascular tissue.
• Develop and utilize patient-specific cardiovascular models to conduct CFD simulations informing clinical decisions.
• Use CFD software (Fluent, SimVascular) to simulate blood flow in patient-specific anatomies.
• Apply computational modeling and numerical methods to address clinical challenges in cardiac patients.
• Design and conduct benchtop experiments to complement and validate computational modeling and device development.
• Perform statistical analysis of experimental and simulation results to support research and clinical applications.
• Assist in CFD and FEA for hemodynamic studies.
• Collaborate with 3D lab manager on innovative directions for the 3D lab.
• Improve workflows for segmentation, model generation, and QA.
• Support research initiatives and contribute to publications and grants.
• Train engineers and researchers on 3D modeling software and printing techniques.
• Research and assist with IP filings as needed.
• Conceptualize, design and develop new medical devices and technologies with team.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and surgeons to obtain patient data and refine models.

Kenntnisse

Python

MATLAB

C++

Automation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Fluent

SimVascular

Fluent

Mimics

3D Slicer

SolidWorks

MeshLab

Jobbeschreibung

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking an engineer for the Cardiac 3D Printing Program to create patient-specific heart models from imaging data for surgical planning and research. You will work with clinicians to understand needs, select materials, and validate models through CFD/FEA simulations and benchtop experiments.

The role involves collaboration with radiology, cardiology, and surgical teams, plus training others in 3D modeling and printing techniques.