Research Specialist â Nezami Lab
Research Specialist â Nezami Lab
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
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.Qualifications
We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Specialist 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
Education
Masters Degree Related Field of Study required. (PhD in Robotics Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a related field preferred.)
Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 35 years required
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must be a problem solver willing to take the initiative and prioritize tasks thereby ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of several projects simultaneously.
Ability to perform a variety of highly specialized cell culture and molecular biology procedures.
A high degree of computer literacy in order to use various spreadsheet database accounting and word processing programs to assist in administrative grant proposal preparation and research reporting activities.
Excellent organizational skills in order to formulate implement and monitor a number of interrelated tasks.
Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in handling of sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize work from several sources.
Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communications.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
