Research Associate, Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine
Job ID: 18167 Updated: April 26, 2019 Location: Foothills Campus
Position Overview
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
Project neuroArm is a research program located within the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. The program has been responsible for the development and manufacture of the world’s first MR-compatible image-guided surgical robot capable of microsurgery and stereotaxy called neuroArm.
The incumbent will be a medical professional with extensive training-experience in medical robotics.
The research space includes four key areas: a haptic research and surgical performance laboratory, an advanced engineering and prototyping laboratory, an experimental operating theatre and a telementoring and debriefing room. In addition, the neuroArm robot has been successfully integrated into the 3.0T intra-operative MRI system located at the Seaman Family MR Research Centre. The incumbent will need to have high-level skill set to foster and advance this translation, extending into the operating room environment.
Project neuroArm seeks to look both inwards, increasing our medical research productivity here, as well as outwards, to connect with the broader community.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Consolidating sustainability & Research
Involved in strategic planning and future recruitment
Seek fundraising and grant opportunities
Identify Connectivity-Collaboration (locally and internationally) opportunities
Attend and represent Project neuroArm at workshops and symposiums
Maintain valuable communication between PI and industry maintaining discretion where appropriate
Conduct independent research and bring results to successful publication
Monitor and control the schedule, quality and risks of project undertaken by the research group
Design original research methodology and execute all aspects of scientific study, including evaluation and interpretation of research data, manuscripts and patent publication, presentation at national and international conferences and symposia
Organize and host delegates for workshops and seminars to exchange ongoing knowledge in the field of medical robotics
Share knowledge and educate both public and professionals, as well as students if required, on the subject matter, or research findings
Identify funding agencies and philanthropic communities, and prepare comprehensive grant proposals to advance ideas and innovation, towards endorsement for future sustainability of the research program
Increase Canada’s competitive advantage in surgical robotics and simulation technologies
Maintain collaboration with companies for research and commercialization activities
Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance
Ensures that tasks are completed in a proficient and timely manner, according to the needs of the project and the requests of the PI
Oversees all aspects of the Project neuroArm infrastructure, including, electronic, electrical, mechanical, computer equipment
Oversees all aspects of project neuroArm infrastructure as they relate to clinical translation, including working with Alberta Health Services
Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of the neuroarm, its research environment including Advanced Haptic Environment, various state-of-the-art haptic hand controllers, industrial robots, 3D printer, multiple virtual reality workstations, multiple Surgical Simulation Systems, Advanced Surgical Instrumentation, Robot Data Archival and Visualization Environment, CyberGlove and CyberGrasp sensory/haptic systems, real 3D display, experimental operating room, tele-conferencing and tele-mentoring facility, confocal microscope, and Surgical Simulation and Visualization Table
Setup and Maintenance
Involved in the setup and maintenance of neuroArm Prototype Neurosurgical Robot, the second generation of the robot, SYMBIS and the present in-development neuroArm PLUS
Suggest improvements and strategic directions
Maintains general maintenance of equipment and equipment repairs
Writes and updates any operating procedures/manuals/documentation
Procurement of excellent tools and equipment for the advancement of surgical robotic research
Leadership and Staff management
Provide direction and oversight to employees within lab
Coordination of lab staff, students across multiple sites
Performance manage, discipline and terminate as required
Coach and mentor staff and students
Ensure that work assigned is completed in timely manner
Ensures that staff are pleasant and respectful of all clients and co-workers
Ensures regular work attendance
Qualifications / Requirements:
Medical Degree and PhD Degree in Clinical Neurosciences required At least 5 years of experience in training and working with undergraduate and graduate students At least 5 years of experience in medical technologies and their integration At least 5 years of experience in medical robotics At least 5 years of experience in neuroscience At least 5 years of experience in courses, workshops, clinical and experimental work relative to medical robotics/technology At least 5 years of experience preparation of successful grants, manuscripts, and conference presentations At least 5 years of experience with collaborative work and maintaining relationships with engineers and scientists across institutes and industry towards maintenance of neuroArm & SYMBIS system and the development of neuroArmPLUS Experience in supervising students is necessary Must have experience with and knowledge of R&D Research related experience and a strong publication record are necessary Demonstrated independent managerial decision making skills is an asset Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills Excellent oral and written English communication Flexible and professional demeanor Due to the collaborative nature of the program, demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team is necessary
Application Deadline: May 31, 2019
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No).
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
To Apply, please visit the University of Calgary’s career opportunities page; http://careers.ucalgary.ca/ Job Opening ID #18167
This position is classified in the Research Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. (Salary range $42.47 - $67.96/hour)
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
Business address: 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Contact information: hrhire @ ucalgary.ca
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