Job Details

Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML)
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts (with travel to Massachusetts General Hospital)
Type: Full-Time
Category: Electrical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering
Posted: October 9, 2025
Salary Range: $50,000 – $76,000 per year (anticipated start at $62,232)
Appointment: One-year term, renewable based on performance and funding

Position Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at UMass Lowell invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medical Device Development.

The selected candidate will work on the design, prototyping, and validation of advanced wound-healing technology, supported by the Defense Health Agency through the U.S. Combat Casualty Care Research Program. The project is conducted in collaboration with researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test prototype medical devices for skin wound healing applications.

• Develop testbeds and collect performance data.

• Deploy prototype systems at pre-clinical sites, train staff, and provide engineering support.

• Maintain detailed engineering documentation and technical records.

• Contribute to research publications, conference abstracts, and project reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• At least five years of relevant design and prototyping experience (including graduate research).

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:

  • Control systems

  • Mechanical/electromechanical design

  • Rapid prototyping and miniature sensor development

  • Electronic circuit design

  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

  • Programming in LabVIEW and LabVIEW Real-Time

Preferred Qualities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong documentation, communication, and project management skills.

Working Conditions

• Travel to the Massachusetts General Hospital main campus is required.

Application Instructions

• Applications are open to current UML employees (MTA/GRACE bargaining unit) for the first 10 business days; external applicants considered thereafter.

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Submit:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Names and contact details of three references

🔗 Apply via: University of Massachusetts Lowell Careers

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.