Description
Working under general direction, the senior research engineer will develop and implement virtual reality (VR) neurorehabilitation and assessment software and treatment of binocular eye dysfunction following traumatic brain injury in collaboration with the Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The engineer is expected to implement a home-based clinical trial of custom immersive VR-vision therapy for the project; perform clinical and instrumented assessments, apply qualitative and quantitative analysis, and provide results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the work of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Interface with corporate partners, Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project managers, and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) research management for the aforementioned clinical trial. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of a home-based clinical trial. (27%)
Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives. Develop ocular motor training and assessment VR software. Create new technical methodology or content through expansion of existing VR ocular motor assessment and intervention applications. Contribute to or lead major human-computer interface and neurorehabilitation development activities. Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities; use peer networks to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities. (30%)
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of science concept review requirements definition review, preliminary design review and critical design review documents. Present at academic meetings, author papers, or participate in external seminars, workshops, professional societies and committees. Identify grant extensions and persuade grantors to fund related work; impact grantor decisions and strategies. Understand broad strategic objectives and contribute to them; nurture and maintain relationships with major grantors of external research and development grant funding. Extend technology into new application areas. (20%)
Provide substantial contributions to reports and publications; author/ co-author on papers, proposals, presentations and reports; may give invited papers. Engage in technology transfer, initiate new project concepts and seek funding; develop technical proposals and make presentations to potential customers or grantors. (17%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mentor research trainees. (4%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (2%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow.
University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information.
External: Daily contact with research participants and weekly contact with research collaborators.
Students: Weekly contact with student employees to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Co-supervision of student research trainees as needed in cooperation with the supervising faculty member.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience and Licensing: Doctorate and 2 years of related experience OR Master's degree and 4 years of related experience in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, neural engineering, computer science, computer engineering, medicine, neuroscience, virtual reality, human computer interfaces, or ocular motor dysfunction related to the vestibular ocular reflex, traumatic brain injury, or convergence insufficiency. Valid driver's license.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Established technical expertise in immersive VR ocular motor assessment and intervention
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of human-computer interfaces
Ability to develop immersive VR software in software including Unity engine and Steam VR for VARJO and Meta Quest VR headsets and assessment software
Experience using GitHub for distributed Unity software development.
Experience in presentation and authorship in flagship academic meetings and top quartile neurology, neuroscience, neural engineering, or rehabilitation journals.
Experience reviewing for academic journals.
Experience mentoring research trainees and students.
Experience working in the Cleveland Dept. of VA research environment, including ability to complete Dept. of VA health and background evaluations.
Independent clinical research experience, including institutional review board protocol application, participant recruiting and informed consent, protocol implementation, quantitative data collection and analysis, qualitative data collection and analysis, and dissemination of results.
Experience in invention disclosure, technology transfer, and patent application of research inventions.
Good Clinical Practice accreditation or certification for human research.
Graduate-level training and academic dissemination in related field
Ability to travel to participant homes for device setup and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee is expected to use their own vehicle to travel to research participants¿ homes.
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 $71,041 and $89,867, 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.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
This is a Term position. They are treated like regular staff positions for medical and dental benefits eligibility, vacation, holidays, and sick time. Term employees are not eligible for life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, tuition assistance, layoff status, or severance pay. Staff in term positions are also subject to the performance management review process and positive corrective action when work performance or behavior is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Term employment does not alter the employment-at-will employee status of these employees.
How to apply: Search for job #14260 and apply at jobs.case.edu
Requirements
Education, Experience and Licensing: Doctorate and 2 years of related experience OR Master's degree and 4 years of related experience in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, neural engineering, computer science, computer engineering, medicine, neuroscience, virtual reality, human computer interfaces, or ocular motor dysfunction related to the vestibular ocular reflex, traumatic brain injury, or convergence insufficiency. Valid driver's license.
