Postdoctoral Fellow - Lindsey Lab

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About The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University has a student body of 1,200 undergraduates, 425 graduate students, and 80 primary and 73 program faculty. In 2025 US News Graduate Program Rankings placed the department as the #2 ranked department in BME in the United States and our Undergraduate Program as the #2 department in the United States. Since its beginning, the unique partnership between two of the nation's leading public and private entities has been an innovation engine for research and education. Combining the engineering and medical strengths at Georgia Tech and Emory, we are focused on solving some of the toughest problems facing our state, the nation, and the world.

A position for a postdoctoral researcher is available in the Lindsey, Ultrasonic Imaging and Instrumentation Laboratory in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in Atlanta. We seek a dedicated, enthusiastic researcher to join our team developing new technologies for minimally-invasive ultrasound imaging and therapy.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Develop new ultrasound imaging algorithms, systems, and transducers for minimally-invasive imaging and therapy applications.

Characterize developed algorithms, systems, and transducers in laboratory testing.

Advance developed systems and devices to translational testing.

Communicate and work independently and effectively with collaborators across Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine.

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research projects involving ultrasound, including device fabrication and testing, ultrasound systems/signal processing, experimental design, and data analysis.

Conduct original research in the areas of imaging and instrumentation, as well as work independently on the fellow's own ideas.

Write manuscripts and present at conferences.

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, or related area.

Education:

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in design and fabrication of ultrasound transducers or systems.

Experience with acoustic output measurements.

Student Success Criteria:

The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment

The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education

The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success

Please attach:

A one-page cover letter

CV

Contact information for three references submitted as .PDF files via this CAREERS JOB OPENING

Skills:

Extensive experience in ultrasound imaging or therapy, with deep expertise in a specific sub-discipline within ultrasound.

Outstanding background in signals and systems and device development/testing.

Strong record of publications in leading international journals.

Experience or willingness to learn development of ultrasound transducers.

Willingness to mentor trainees and collaborate in an inter-disciplinary environment.

Requests for information may be directed to Brooks Lindsey: brooks.lindsey@bme.gatech.edu

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Additional Information:

The Ultrasonic Imaging and Instrumentation Lab conducts novel research in the development of devices and techniques for functional imaging for diagnosis, intervention, and image-guided therapy under the direction of Brooks Lindsey, Ph.D. Located on the Georgia Tech campus, our home department is Biomedical Engineering. We have full access to the Institute for Matter and Systems, a three building, 225,000-square-foot, full-service facility for micro- and nano-fabrication, and the Petit Institute, with 15 core facilities for biosciences and bioengineering.

Applications will be considered immediately, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.