Job Description Summary
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Engineer/Associate Engineer II. This position is assigned to the Brain Stimulation Laboratory for the purpose of performing the independent analysis, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex non-invasive brain stimulation, imaging, and recording technologies, which may include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS), and others.
This individual will assist with studies of non-invasive brain stimulation for improving regulation of cognition and emotion among healthy participants and patients with neuropsychiatric (depression, PTSD, addiction) and neurodegenerative disorders (stroke, dementia), among others. They will research, design, develop, write, and test moderately complex computer programs in Matlab, Python, BASH, Eprime, and other software languages. They will develop system designs, technical specifications, and test plans in conjunction with program managers, research assistants, and other engineers. They will setup and modify existing hardware to meet project specifications, and research new products and technologies and recommend purchases.
This job will also include career development mentoring and opportunities for those interested in pursuing graduate work in medicine, neuroscience, psychology or related fields.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001044 COM PSYCH Brain Stimulation Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-06
Pay Range
46,655.00 - 66,488.00 - 86,321.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Salaried
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm
Remote Work: Hybrid Schedule: 3 days on campus, 2 days off
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking an Engineer/Associate Engineer II. This position is assigned to the Brain Stimulation Laboratory for the purpose of performing the independent analysis, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of complex non-invasive brain stimulation, imaging, and recording technologies, which may include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS), and others.
This individual will assist with studies of non-invasive brain stimulation for improving regulation of cognition and emotion among healthy participants and patients with neuropsychiatric (depression, PTSD, addiction) and neurodegenerative disorders (stroke, dementia), among others. They will research, design, develop, write, and test moderately complex computer programs in Matlab, Python, BASH, Eprime, and other software languages. They will develop system designs, technical specifications, and test plans in conjunction with program managers, research assistants, and other engineers. They will setup and modify existing hardware to meet project specifications, and research new products and technologies and recommend purchases.
This job will also include career development mentoring and opportunities for those interested in pursuing graduate work in medicine, neuroscience, psychology or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must be able to function independently and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with electronic instrument development is preferred. A master’s degree in biomedical engineering or equivalent discipline. Familiarity with MATLAB, SPIKE or SPARC or EPrime are helpful but not required.
Guidelines and Supervision: Employee will follow COBRE and CBI and Brain Stimulation Laboratory research guidelines and individual investigator’s protocols in which they will be trained.
Job Duties
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree aligned to construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and two years construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to use hand/power tools. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.
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