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Job Summary
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to with the subject line: Senior Applied Scientist Nezami Lab
About Nezami Lab
The Nezami Lab at Brigham and Womens Hospital (a Harvard Medical School affiliate) is dedicated to advancing surgical innovation and precision medicine through a multidisciplinary approach that combines robotics control systems computer vision and biomedical engineering. Our team integrates cuttingedge research in AI system modeling and device design to develop intelligent solutions for complex surgical and clinical applications.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Scientist with expertise in computer vision and control systems design to support the development and evaluation of an innovative medical technology platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in conducting technical and financial feasibility studies optimizing system architecture and contributing to the creation of a preliminary functional prototype.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct technical feasibility studies and contribute to the system design of robotic and computer visionbased applications
Implement and test control algorithms for mechanical systems including feedback and realtime control strategies
Apply computer vision techniques for imageguided navigation object detection and realtime visual tracking
Evaluate system components from a costefficiency perspective and assist in earlystage prototyping
Collaborate with engineers clinicians and researchers to refine system design and translate findings into functional outcomes
Support documentation and reporting for internal use grant submissions and publications
Position Duration: JuneAugust 2025 3 months with potential for extension)
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Robotics Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related field
- Proficiency in control systems design kinematics dynamics and robotic system integration
- Strong experience in computer vision (e.g. OpenCV ROS 3D reconstruction object tracking)
- Handson experience with prototyping tools and platforms (e.g. Arduino Raspberry Pi MATLAB/Simulink SolidWorks)
- Familiarity with technical and cost feasibility analysis project planning and iterative design
- Selfmotivated detailoriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a highimpact translational research project at the intersection of robotics control theory and healthcare innovation. You will gain handson experience developing nextgeneration clinical tools and collaborate closely with a team of clinicians engineers and scientists at one of the nations leading research hospitals.
To Apply
Please send the following to with the subject line:
Senior Applied Scientist Nezami Lab
- Your CV or resume highlighting relevant technical and project experience
- A brief cover letter 1 page max) outlining your interest and alignment with the labs goals
- (Optional) Portfolio GitHub or project links demonstrating past work
For inquiries please contact Dr. Ramezani at .
Join us to help shape the future of intelligent precisionguided surgical technologies.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
75 Francis Street
40
Temporary
Day (United States of America)
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