Three Postdoctoral Positions in Cardiovascular Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for three postdoctoral scholar positions in the areas of (1) Cardiovascular Mechanics, (2) Heart Valve Engineering, and (3) Cardiac MRI Imaging. We seek qualified candidates with a strong background in computational modeling either in fluid or solid mechanics, strong programming background with application in MRI/Ultrasound and/or experimental expertise with heart valves.

The positions require a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, aeronautics, mathematics or related field.The successful candidates will be involved in any of the following research topics: (1) development of cardiac imaging algorithm, (2) Multiscale Modeling of Congenital Heart Disease, or (3) Development of percutaneous heart valve technology.Proffered start date is October 1, 2011 but not required. The initial appointment will be full-time, for a 12 month period.  Salary will be based on level of experience. Renewal of the appointment will be contingent upon the availability of adequate funding and performance. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae and names/contact information of at least two references to:

Arash Kheradvar, M.D., Ph.D.

Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technologies

2408 Engineering Hall

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 92697-2730 

Email: arashkh@uci.edu

http://kheradvar.eng.uci.edu/

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