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Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC)

The Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) at Michigan Technological University in West Michigan will become a nationally visible research hub, promoting on- and off-campus collaborations with industry, researchers, and clinicians, and creating an environment that enhances external funding. THERC is a part of Michigan Tech’s Health Research Institute (HRI) which has 59 members from 14 academic departments across campus. This is a cooperative research community which sponsors activities to improve community health, graduate fellowship programs, along with a robust faculty mentoring program.

Mission

The mission of the Transitional Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) is to create, expand and accelerate research activities to improve health.

The Health Research Institute at Michigan Technological University is hiring two independent researchers to be located in Grand Rapids MI. Our research focus is in bioinformatics, image processing, molecular dynamics, and machine learning of health data. We want to integrate Michigan Tech with the large amount of healthcare systems, health companies, and universities in the Grand Rapids area. These are soft funded positions that require a pathway to independence.

Job Opportunities

If you or anyone you know may be interested in these positions, please contact HRI or apply online:

Job Type: Senior Research Scientist/Engineer

Organization: Health Research Institute/Translational Health Engineering Research Center (THERC) 

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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