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Next Generation Medical Devices at the Intersection of Engineering, Biology, and Medicine (Harvard I BWH I MIT - new position open for starting in 2025)
The project focuses on the development of novel medical devices with a focus on creating technologies that will help people with difficult diseases or improve quality of life. The project also involve the development of novel mechanical delivery mechanisms for different drug compounds. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and work in a multidisciplinary project that involve aspects of mechanical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, bio-analytics, and bioengineering. This merger of engineering disciplines makes for an interesting learning experience that goes beyond the typical classroom and more into the world of translational and applied engineering and science.
Keywords: Mechanical Engineering, medical devices, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Fabrication
**About the Traverso Lab**
The Traverso lab is focused on translational medicine. Our main goal is to help people through the use of medicine and engineering. Research projects involve medical devices that can range from diagnostic, drug delivery, surgical, and implantable devices.
Dr. Giovanni Traverso is a Physician-Scientist who is an Assistant Professor at MIT Mechanical Engineering, and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Division of Gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH).
This position will require direct on-boarding and will be stationed at a satellite facility of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Cambridge, but will involve work with a multidisciplinary team from across the different MIT/Harvard/BWH institutions.
**Project Overview:** the project focuses on the development of novel medical devices with a focus on creating technologies that will help people with difficult diseases or improve quality of life. The project also involve the development of novel mechanical delivery mechanisms for different drug compounds. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and work in a multidisciplinary project that involve aspects of mechanical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, bio-analytics, and bioengineering. This merger of engineering disciplines makes for an interesting learning experience that goes beyond the typical classroom and more into the world of translational and applied engineering and science.
To support this effort, the team involves various specialists spanning mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and micro/nano technology experts. This team will work together with the selected candidate through mentorship, idea brainstorming, and help executing prototypes.
**Responsibilities:**
• Work with postdocs to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems
• Formulate and perform chemical/mechanical characterization of polymeric materials for drug delivery
• Execute statistical analysis of experiments
• Summarize and document research results/findings
**Role duration and qualifications:** 12-month commitment, but in special situations can consider 9-month appointments. Most candidates we accept have a 6 month thesis and 6 month paid internship to complete the 12 months. Students planning for a research exchange program, bachelor’s thesis, or master’s thesis are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with backgrounds in:
• Mechanical Engineering (Ideal candidate)
• Biomedical and Bioengineering
• Material Science and polymer science
**Funding:** Candidates are encouraged to find funding support from their home institution or funded fellowships and scholarships. Most candidates we accept have a 6 month externally funded thesis and 6 month paid internship to complete the 12 months.
**Required Qualifications & Skills:**
An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available. Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360)
• Biomedical device design and development
• Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron)
• Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA)
• Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining)
• Plastic injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding)
• Documentation skills and skills in writing standard operating procedures
• Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences (preferred)
• Microfabrication background (preferred)
Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and safe work environment.
**Required Documents and procedure:**• Resume and Transcript (if you are a Masters student, please include both your undergraduate and Masters Transcripts)
• The interview process will involve a technical and soft skill component and candidates are encouraged to show any prototypes or documentation samples they have done in the past.
**About the Traverso Lab**
The Traverso lab is focused on translational medicine. Our main goal is to help people through the use of medicine and engineering. Research projects involve medical devices that can range from diagnostic, drug delivery, surgical, and implantable devices.
Dr. Giovanni Traverso is a Physician-Scientist who is an Assistant Professor at MIT Mechanical Engineering, and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Division of Gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH).
This position will require direct on-boarding and will be stationed at a satellite facility of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Cambridge, but will involve work with a multidisciplinary team from across the different MIT/Harvard/BWH institutions.
**Project Overview:** the project focuses on the development of novel medical devices with a focus on creating technologies that will help people with difficult diseases or improve quality of life. The project also involve the development of novel mechanical delivery mechanisms for different drug compounds. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and work in a multidisciplinary project that involve aspects of mechanical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, bio-analytics, and bioengineering. This merger of engineering disciplines makes for an interesting learning experience that goes beyond the typical classroom and more into the world of translational and applied engineering and science.
To support this effort, the team involves various specialists spanning mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and micro/nano technology experts. This team will work together with the selected candidate through mentorship, idea brainstorming, and help executing prototypes.
**Responsibilities:** • Work with postdocs to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems • Formulate and perform chemical/mechanical characterization of polymeric materials for drug delivery • Execute statistical analysis of experiments • Summarize and document research results/findings
**Role duration and qualifications:** 12-month commitment, but in special situations can consider 9-month appointments. Most candidates we accept have a 6 month thesis and 6 month paid internship to complete the 12 months. Students planning for a research exchange program, bachelor’s thesis, or master’s thesis are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with backgrounds in:
• Mechanical Engineering (Ideal candidate) • Biomedical and Bioengineering • Material Science and polymer science
**Funding:** Candidates are encouraged to find funding support from their home institution or funded fellowships and scholarships. Most candidates we accept have a 6 month externally funded thesis and 6 month paid internship to complete the 12 months.
**Required Qualifications & Skills:**
An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available. Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360) • Biomedical device design and development • Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron) • Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA) • Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining) • Plastic injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding) • Documentation skills and skills in writing standard operating procedures • Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences (preferred) • Microfabrication background (preferred)
Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and safe work environment.
**Required Documents and procedure:**• Resume and Transcript (if you are a Masters student, please include both your undergraduate and Masters Transcripts) • The interview process will involve a technical and soft skill component and candidates are encouraged to show any prototypes or documentation samples they have done in the past.
Make Translational devices that help people and improve the quality of life.
Make Translational devices that help people and improve the quality of life.
**Contact:** Interested candidates should email Dr. Nabil Shalabi with their resume and transcripts (Cover letter optional) at nshalabi@bwh.harvard.edu.
**Contact:** Interested candidates should email Dr. Nabil Shalabi with their resume and transcripts (Cover letter optional) at nshalabi@bwh.harvard.edu.
