Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the research and technical development of a high-frequency ultrasound imaging platform, including hardware-software integration and advanced signal processing algorithms for structural and functional imaging, in order to deliver clinically relevant prototypes, high-quality publications, and translational outcomes for the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Collaborator and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Lead the design, development, and experimental validation of high-frequency ultrasound imaging methods, with emphasis on high-frame-rate acquisition, coded excitation, tissue harmonic imaging, adaptive/specular beamforming, and functional imaging approaches such as Doppler and elastography.
• Drive the integration of hardware and software components into a functioning imaging platform suitable for laboratory and pre-clinical/clinical-environment testing.
• Plan and execute research studies, including phantom, benchtop, and application-oriented validation experiments, and analyze the resulting data rigorously.
• Develop, implement, and optimize signal and image processing algorithms using appropriate programming environments and computational tools.
• Contribute to the definition of system specifications, experimental protocols, validation metrics, and milestone tracking across the project work packages.
• Prepare technical reports, journal papers, conference papers, presentations, and documentation required for project reviews, dissemination, and future translation/commercialization.
• Supervise and mentor junior research staff and students, including guidance on experiments, coding, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Support project management activities, including procurement inputs, coordination with collaborators, and contribution to risk assessment, quality documentation, and regulatory-readiness activities.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, invention disclosure preparation, and identification of translational and commercialize.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Signal Processing, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in at least one of the following: ultrasound imaging, medical signal processing, beamforming, image reconstruction, elastography, Doppler imaging, or computational imaging.
• Demonstrated experience in algorithm development and scientific programming, preferably in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or related environments.
• Proven research track record through peer-reviewed journal publications and/or conference presentations in relevant areas.
• Experience in experimental research involving imaging systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and quantitative validation is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AI/deep learning methods for medical imaging is advantageous.
• Experience in hardware–software integration, GPU/FPGA acceleration, or translation of research into prototype systems would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a multidisciplinary research team.

Key Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate research questions into implementable technical solutions.
• Scientific rigor and attention to detail in experimental design and validation.
• Proficiency in algorithm development, data analysis, and technical writing.
• Project planning and execution skills, including the ability to manage multiple technical tasks in parallel.
• Initiative, ownership, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clinicians, engineers, students, and external collaborators.
• Mentoring and supervisory ability for junior team members and students.

Major Challenges

• Integrating multiple research components, including hardware, data acquisition, signal processing, and user-facing outputs, into a coherent and robust imaging prototype.
• Achieving demanding technical targets in high-frequency ultrasound, such as high frame rates, high resolution, sufficient SNR, and reliable functional imaging performance.
• Balancing scientific novelty with practical constraints related to computation, hardware limitations, reproducibility, and translation readiness.
• Managing uncertainty and iterative refinement in research while still delivering project milestones, publications, and demonstrable outcomes.
• Translating advanced methods into workflows that are robust enough for broader testing and future adoption.