A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

This position will include research in the Biomedical Photonics Laboratory working on lab organization (50-80%) and on mentored research projects (20-50%) closely with the PI and Sr. Research Specialist. 

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• Experimental research and computational studies related to the assessment of biophotonic technologies for treatment of traumatic brain injury, as well as other projects.
• Take on role of lab safety officer under Sr. Research Specialist and PI supervision.
• Perform routine lab procedures, operate lab equipment, and record test data.
• Write and develop SOP's with clear and detailed instructions.
• Documentation of work via regular summaries, and written or digital lab notebook
• Organizing, inventorying, and documenting lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Archiving, inventorying, and organizing current and past project documentation such as lab notebooks, relevant research literature, and digital data files.
• Chemical disposal and/or equipment disposition.
• Work may include human cell culture 

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, biological sciences, or physics
• Attention to detail
• Past exposure to/experience with biomedical or biophotonics research
• Desired time commitment of 4-8 months

Experience in some or all areas below is highly desirable:

• Biophotonics research that may include work on prototyping/designing laser or LED fiber optic light systems and light detectors for pre-clinical application
• Cell culture experience
• Monte Carlo photonics modeling
• 3D image-based design experience using Materialise software or Solidworks (or similar software)

20 to 40 hours/week

On-site in Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building, 1101 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

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.

**This is an onsite position.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.