Biomedical Technologies Research & Development - MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA
About the Job
The Human Health & Performance Systems Group develops human-centered technologies to overcome operational challenges and to enhance human capability in domains of interest to national security. Our research programs focus on innovative and objective solutions in the areas of integrated wearable systems, human-machine teaming, enhanced communications, neurocognitive analytics, medical technologies, and language learning. Our group is highly interdisciplinary and includes scientific experts in physiology, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, biomechanics, computer science, engineering, linguistics and physics. Our core technical competencies include system-level modeling and gap analysis, advanced sensing and signal processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, hardware and software prototyping, model-based systems engineering, establishing measures of performance, and human data collection in laboratory and field environments. Learn more on our website: https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/biotechnology-and-human-systems/human-health-and-performance-systems.
Job Description
As a staff member in our group, you will work with your team to address key stakeholder needs and further the Group’s mission by:
- Contributing your technical knowledge and skills to research and development programs.
- Collaborating with internal and external collaborators (e.g., academics, medical professionals, industry experts, and military servicemember and civilian researchers).
- Developing new program and technology concepts.
- Leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Supporting leadership in developing and executing group strategy.
More Details
- The opportunity to generate real-world impact to national security and broader society through your work on challenging technology problems.
- Exposure to a broad and deep range of technologies, expertise, and senior government stakeholders.
- The opportunity to help shape the rapid growth of our new Biotechnology and Human Systems Division.
- A strong culture of team success through individual growth. This includes technical and professional development courses, tuition assistance, and mentorship opportunities to continue your career journey.
Requirements
- A PhD in Biomedical Engineering or similar degree with 10 or more years of additional medical technology research and development experience.
- Demonstrated capabilities in research program development.
- Expertise in project leadership and research team leadership, including junior staff mentorship
- Expertise in physiological data modeling, including AI/ML methods.
- Interest and ability to consistently learn and apply new things to solve national security challenges.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with highly interdisciplinary teams. Successful candidates have a high level of motivation, strong desire for collaboration, and deep respect for their colleagues.
- Demonstrated skills in scientific writing and development / presentation of technical material to both expert and non-expert audiences.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41094