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UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada, Canada
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
July 14, 2027
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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 quality metrics; determining changes to the study based on the latest literature on recent advances in ultrasound transducers, quantitative ultrasound signal processing, and image-based biomarkers of diseases of pregnancy; working with clinical collaborators at partnering universities and hospitals, especially University of North Carolina; guiding the technical and ethical aspects of clinical studies on high-risk pregnancies; collaborating with the research collaborators in the ARPA-H MOCS project; assigning and reviewing work of statisticians; advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; and writing and presenting the results of research to the ARPA-H MOCS and in international conferences and journals.
Organizational Status
The position reports directly to Dr. Robert Rohling, Director of ICICS. The Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (CICIS) is an interdisciplinary unit at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position is responsible for the research and testing results for the ARPA-H MOCS project. The current project is part of a multi-center international effort across USA and Canada. Work is expected to be at a high level of accuracy. Error could cause serious consequences to the research team and current and future funding. Liaising with the ICICS Director, Clinical Research Manager and other clinical researchers has to be maintained to ensure strict adherence to the goal of the overall project: reducing stillbirths worldwid.
Supervision Received
Works independently. Position reports to Dr. Robert Rohling. Assignments are given according to project requirements and objectives.
Supervision Given
Supervises various engineers and students/staff of the ARPA-H MOCS project. While the incumbent is not directly responsible for managing all the clinicians and research collaborators, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that various collaborators are collecting data according to standards identified. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring effective communication between various groups to ensure changes to protocols are clearly communicated and followed. This includes ensuring the protocols undertaken meet the standards of the country.
Minimum Qualifications
University degree in Engineering or Applied Science with advanced training in field of specialization. Minimum of ten years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred with a focus on medical imaging. Excellent organizational, management, communication and administrative skills. Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively and independently and in a team environment. Ability to exercise judgement, take initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to manage time and prioritize duties. Musts be through, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.