Engineer 2 - Biomedical Engineering (2 year term)

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• **Salary Grade** ---------------- Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting.
• The salary range is between $65,779 and $74,495, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.
• Employees receive more than just a paycheck.
• University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.
• **Job Description** ------------------- POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under limited supervision, the Engineer 2 will evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations.
• Work is assigned as an objective to be reached and is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• The engineer will work on image analysis projects by providing software coding for an enhanced analysis package for SPECT/CT and an analysis package for assessment of the aorta in non-contrast CT images.
• The work includes design and coding of an image analysis application for interactive aortic segmentation, design and coding of an image analysis application for accurate aortic measurements, including a results GUI with suggestions by the mentor, design and coding of an image analysis application for interactive overlays of calcifications on cardiac SPECT scans, and creation of a test process for clinical-grade software.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Design and develop complex systems; coordinate detailed phases of work related to responsibility for part of a major project or for an entire project of moderate scope.
• Design and code an image analysis application for interactive aortic segmentation, design and code an image analysis application for accurate aortic measurements (e.g., cross-sectional area as a function of length along the aorta), including a results GUI with suggestions by the mentor, and design and code an image analysis application for interactive overlays of calcifications on cardiac SPECT scans.
• (50%) * Contribute technical expertise and perform basic research and development in support of programs/ projects; act as adviser/ consultant in area of specialty.
• (20%) * Contribute to portions of published articles or presentations; prepare and write reports; draft and prepare scientific papers.
• Help prepare proposals, publications, and conference presentations.
• (10%) * Provide technical direction to other staff, associates, and students, as needed.
• As a software engineer, advise trainees on proper software design principles and best practices.
• (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Communicate updates on research projects and programs to research and development and clinical stakeholders.
• (5%) * Perform other duties as assigned.
• (5%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow.
• University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information and coordinate work.
• External: Limited or no contact with vendors to exchange information.

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