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Postdoctoral Associate, Global Health Engineering

MIT
Cambridge, MA, US
Full-time

Job Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, GLOBAL HEALTH ENGINEERING , Mechanical Engineering (MechE), to work at the intersection of engineering, global health, and technology to innovate, design, develop, and implement solutions addressing critical global health challenges.

Will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that aims to address pressing needs and improve health outcomes and accessibility in underserved communities around the world.

  • Responsibilities include conducting ethnographic and field research to identify new global health innovation opportunities driven by user needs, economics, cultural practices, policy, and technology gaps;
  • conducting research to develop new technologies, tools, and systems aimed at solving major global health problems, including infectious diseases and limited access to healthcare;

and engaging with global partners to foster collaborations, secure funding, and enhance the impact of research activities.

Job Requirements

  • REQUIRED : Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering or an MD / Ph.D. in a related field, with a focus on global health applications;
  • proven experience conducting high-quality research in global health engineering or a related area; excellent analytical, statistical, problem-solving;
  • and written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
  • and proficiency with relevant research tools and technologies such as CAD software and data management platforms. PREFERRED : experience working in low-resource settings and with diverse populations;
  • experience with medical device design, regulatory pathways, and translational hurdles; knowledge of health systems, policies, and ethics in a global context;

and familiarity with needs finding, funding, and implementation processes in the global health sector.

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