Job Title
Research Engineer
Job ID
272877
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Job Title
Engineer in Research Inter
Appointing Department
UMTRI-Biosciences
Posting Begin Date
01/14/2026
Posting End Date
01/21/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

Responsibilities*

 

Research on impact biomechanics and injury prevention under various crash conditions. Work on parametric human body modeling, including statistical human geometry model integration, mesh mapping, and morphing techniques to change the geometry of finite element (FE) human body models to represent populations with a wide range of size and shape. Set up FE vehicle crash simulations with parametric human body models, simulation pre- and post-processing, and data analysis. Develop engineering components of research projects, including finite element modeling and crash simulations, design of experiment (DoE) for parametric analysis, Matlab coding, crash testing, and design optimizations. Prepare journal articles, technical reports, and conference papers. Participate at conferences and technical meetings. Hybrid work from home permitted.

Required Qualifications*

 

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline + coursework entailing research involving parametric human body modeling and crash simulations + at least 1 article (authored or co-authored) on biomechanics in a peer-reviewed professional journal. Background check and drug screen required upon offer acceptance.

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.