Research Engineer (Term), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Research Engineer (Term), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Job Description
The research engineer at Vanderbilt University, particularly within the Biomedical Image Analysis for
Image Guided Interventions Laboratory (BAGL), will likely be involved in supporting faculty, staff, and
students in high-impact research by developing and optimizing software solutions. This involves
designing, developing, and maintaining software systems, evaluating and testing new software,
optimizing software for performance and writing and testing code.
NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining software systems
- Optimizing software systems for speed and scalability
- Writing and testing code
- Operating data collection software that will interface with hardware systems
- Using intra-operative software to support augmented reality-guided surgery research
- Maintaining existing and designing new database systems and web-based data visualization and analysis interfaces
Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited institution or a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related field, is required.
- Expertise with Python, Oracle, SQL, and web development is required.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with researchers and other team members are required.
- The ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions is required.
- Experience with GPU-accelerated computing and data-intensive research preferred.
About Us
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Job Info
- Job Identification 10007354
- Posting Date 09/12/2025, 08:07 PM
- Locations Nashville, TN, United States
- Apply Before 09/18/2025, 06:00 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Category Research
- Job Function Research
- Management Level Individual Contributor
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