The University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center is employing a cross-disciplinary team for its 2014-2015 collaborative Innovation Fellows program.
Postgraduate engineers, experienced physicians, as well as those in residency or fellowship training, bio-scientists, medical device and business professionals, IP attorneys, medical practitioners and those with an interest in medical device innovation are encouraged to apply.
Candidate responsibilities will include identifying clinical needs, inventing, building and testing prototype solutions, generating 15 to 20 patentable disclosures on medical devices for diagnosis and treatment, working closely with clinicians and partnering with established medical device corporations.
Online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 20, 2014.
Candidates must submit the online application, cover letter and curriculum vitae for requisition number 189543 at the University Employment Opportunities website and follow the instructions provided at the Innovations Fellows Application Process website to prepare and upload supporting documents.