Research Assistant — Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics & AI Modeling

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applications for two temporary research assistant positions.

We are looking for highly motivated researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, focused on cardiovascular diseases and medical devices.

Qualifications

• BS or MS Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Preferred: experience with CFD, PIV, FEA, or related tools and methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on cardiovascular biomechanics and AI-driven modeling.
• Collaborate with clinicians and colleagues across a diverse research network.

Skills

Experimental fluid mechanics

CFD

Finite element analysis

AI-driven modeling

Education

BS or MS degree in engineering or computational field

Job description

The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applications for two temporary research assistant positions.

We are looking for highly motivated researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, focused on cardiovascular diseases and medical devices.