BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS/RESEARCH, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
DUTIES: The position is located in the
Rehabilitation Research and Development Bone and
Joint Center, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health
Care System (VAPAHCS). The Biomedical Engineer,
under the supervision of the Principle
Investigator, works with multidisciplinary teams
to execute predefined experiments to find
solutions to previously unsolved orthopedic
biomedical engineering problems. The incumbent
setups and execute experiments to evaluate
orthopedic implants; analyzes data from materials
testing experiments; utilizes x-ray based imaging
techniques to evaluate the quality of skeletal
tissues; maintains and organizes laboratory
equipment; interacts with a wide variety of
administrative and technical personnel as well as
veteran and non-veteran volunteers; and is
responsible for communicating findings to other
members of the RR&D Center and collaborators at Stanford University.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Requirement: Degree: Bachelor’s or higher
degree in professional engineering. To be
acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a
school of engineering with at least one
curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a
professional engineering curriculum; or (2)
include differential and integral calculus and
course (more advance than first-year physics and
chemistry) in five of the following seven areas
of engineering science or physics: (a) statics,
dynamics; (b) strength of materials
(stress-straining relationships); (c) fluid
mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e)
electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and
properties of materials (relating particle and
aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any
other comparable area of fundamental engineering
science or physics, such as optics, heat
transfer, soil mechanics or electronics. A copy
of the final college transcript must be included in the application packet.
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting
the basic requirements listed above, applicants
must have one-year specialized experience in
biomedical, mechanical, electrical engineering
experience in research and/or health care environment.
Specialized experience is professional
engineering experience in non-routine engineering
work that required and was characterized by (1)
professional knowledge of engineer; (2)
professional ability to apply such knowledge to
engineering problems; and (3) positive and
continuing development of professional knowledge and ability.
Substitution of Education for Experience: A copy
of the final college transcript must be included in the application packet.
GS-7: Superior academic achievement at the
baccalaureate level in professional engineering
curriculum; or successful completion of a 5-year
program of study of at least 160 semester hours
leading to a bachelor’s degree in engineering; or
successful completion of 1 full year of
graduate-level education in Mechanical,
Electrical, Biomedical engineering or related engineering field.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be
accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in
order for it to be credited towards
qualifications (particularly positions with a
positive education requirement.) Therefore,
applicants must report only attendance and/or
degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. Applicants can verify accreditation
at the following
website:
<http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html>http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be
verified by the appointment agency accordingly.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Appropriate credit will be
given for voluntary participation in community,
social service, and similar activities.
BASIS OF RATING: Your rating will be based on
the quality of your experience as shown in your
application and elements. Listed below are the
knowledge, skills and abilities considered
essential for successful performance in this
position. These elements will be used to
determine the highly qualified candidates to be
referred to the selecting official. Provide, on
a separate sheet of paper, a DETAILED description
of your experience as related to the knowledge,
skills and abilities listed below. Incomplete,
vague, or contradictory information may affect your rating.
* Knowledge of biomechanics or engineering design.
* Proficiency in Matlab, LabVIEW, Microsoft
Office and a computer programming language.
3. Ability to communicate in writing and
orally with a variety of individuals.
Contact Information:
Name: Liz Turner-Nichols
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs,
Rehabilitation Research and Development Center
Address: 3801 Miranda Avenue – M/S 153, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Fax#: 650-493-4919
Email Address: <mailto:jobs@va51.stanford.edu>jobs@va51.stanford.edu
Comments:
How to Apply:
Please send a resumé and cover letter , and
information requested above explaining how your
skills fit the requirements for this position.
Salary is commensurate with education, skills and experience.
No Phone Calls, Please.
To receive full consideration, applications
should be received by MARCH 20, 2008.
We are an equal employment opportunity
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