Employment
Job opportunities within the University of Rochester Department of Biomedical Engineering will be shared on this page as they become available.
Please also check out our faculty's individual lab websites for postings, and the University of Rochester's employment website.
Faculty Positions
Tenure-Track Faculty Position: Not currently hiring, but we will be starting a search in the upcoming year.
BME Staff Positions
No current listings.
Lab Positions with BME Primary and Affiliated Faculty Labs
Please note that available research lab positions change, and there may be additional positions available in addition to those listed below. Faculty recommend reaching out directly to them if you have an interest in working in their lab. Faculty list their research interests and contact information on their faculty pages. Additionally, exploring the links to their labs will provide you with more details about their work.
Research Technician at the Irwin Lab
Position General Description
This position involves assisting with the set up and daily running of the Irwin lab including ordering, organization of lab supplies and records, maintenance of equipment, research effort, and assistance with training of lab personnel.
The successful candidate will have general biology lab skills, be excited about working in a collaborative environment, and be well organized.
Experience in cell culture, multi-photon imaging, mouse models, or mechanical testing is a plus, although training will be provided.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus one to three years specialized experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Practical experience in a biology, orthopedic, materials science, or mechanical engineering lab preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required.
How to Apply
Send a CV and the contact information for three references to Professor Rebecca Irwin at rirwin3@ur.rochester.edu.
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Global Health & Medical Devices Lab
Position General Description
The postdoc will focus their research on the next generation of point-of-care ultrasound devices with quantitative ultrasound capabilities.
Position Qualifications
PhD in BME, ECE or related programs with experience in one or more of these areas: ultrasound imaging, quantitative ultrasound, tissue characterization, AI applied to ultrasound imaging, Virtual/Augmented or Mixed Reality applications.
How to Apply
Applicants should send their CV and statement of purpose to bcastane@ur.rochester.edu
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Zhang Lab
Position General Description
The postdoctoral associate will work on a NIH-funded Research program focused on bone tissue vascularization during repair and regeneration.
The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of scientists to study bone progenitor cells and bone healing microenvironment utilizing state-of-the-art genetic, imaging and engineering approaches to explore and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies such as multiphoton microscopy, light sheet microscopy, spatial transcriptomics, 3D printing to advance understanding of bone tissue repair and reconstruction.
Position Qualifications
• MD and/or Ph.D. in a relevant field and have training in cell and molecular biology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, genetics and/or bone biology.
• Commitment to research on musculoskeletal system.
• Experience in any of the fields mentioned below: molecular biology, vascular biology, tissue engineering, biomaterial preparations and characterization, mouse work including survival surgeries, histology/immunohistochemistry, confocal and multiphoton imaging.
• Candidates with experience in small animal surgery, molecular biology, bioinformatics will receive special consideration.
• A publication track record with written and verbal communication skills.
• Prepared to collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects.
• The ability to supervise research trainees and/or technicians.
• The ability to communicate effectively with faculty, postdoc and students of all levels.
How to Apply
Applicants should email a CV along with 3 references to Dr. Xinping Zhang at Xinping_Zhang@urmc.rochester.edu
Biomechanics Research Internship at UR Medicine Motion Analysis Laboratories
Position General Description
We are now accepting applications for the upcoming semester's internship program.
Research Orthopedics Biomechanist Interns are responsible for assisting in the disability and functional diagnosis of patients with musculoskeletal disorders and neurological disorders.
The UR Medicine Motion Lab invites applications for its Biomechanics Research Internship, designed for students seeking immersive, hands-on experience in clinical biomechanics and motion analysis. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to ongoing orthopedic research, work directly with patients suffering from musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, and support scientific innovation aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. Interns will be trained to assist with advanced motion capture systems, analyze real patient data, and support translational research projects focused on spine health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, especially within high-risk populations such as firefighters and first responders.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Motion_Labs@URMC.Rochester.edu