Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Lab for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a passion for experimental flow modeling and its applications in cardiovascular diseases and medical devices.

• This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the potential for renewal based on performance.

About AIMCardio Lab

Our lab focuses on fluid-structure interaction (computational and experimental) and its applications in cardiovascular health and medical device innovation. We collaborate with leading U.S. hospitals (e.g., Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Boston Children’s Hospital, UMass Chan Medical School) and top medical device companies (e.g., Abbott, Edwards Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, Medtronic).

Learn more: AIMCardioLab.wpi.edu

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields
• Experience with experimental flow visualization techniques (e.g., Particle Image Velocimetry – PIV)

Preferred Qualifications

• Design and execute original experimental procedures
• Analyze and report experimental data; publish in high-impact journals
• Lead and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute to grant writing (NIH, NSF) and industry collaborations
• Engage in innovation-driven projects with commercialization potential

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.