Scientific Engineer, ARPA-H

Job Summary

The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and management of research on new ultrasound acquisition and analysis methods for the ARPA-H Making Obstetrics Care Smart (MOCS) project. The incumbent is responsible for determining the research questions and directing the day-to-day research on novel ultrasound imaging methods to meet the objectives of the project, especially to develop biomarkers for predicting risk of stillbirth. The position will also collaborate with partnering universities in other countries and integrate research initiatives undertaken by collaborators.

Typical duties include managing a diverse team of researchers and clinicians at UBC and BC Women’s Hospital to conduct a large prospective clinical study with both engineers and clinicians; evaluating the quality of the obtained study data and determining suitability for use by the research team; determining the appropriate changes to the study protocol according to...