Description
Research Project: CDRH’s Electromagnetic and Electrical Interactions regulatory science program conducts research to address the safe use of electrical energy and non-ionizing electromagnetic energy in medical devices. This program encompasses an extraordinary number of medical devices, including all devices that are electrically powered (including batteries) or utilize the non-ionizing portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, including static magnetic fields, radio waves, etc. Research activities are diverse, involving development of tools and test methods to facilitate assessment of many aspects of device safety and effectiveness, including but not limited to battery performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and safety of implanted devices during MRI scans. This fellowship will provide the participant with opportunities that include conducting laboratory experiments, performing computational modeling, analyzing data, reviewing scientific literature, as well as writing reports and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Requirements
Qualifications: The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past 60 months, or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2026.
Preferred skills include:
- MR safety evaluation of medical devices
- Modeling and simulation of batteries and electronic components
- Design, development, and/or testing of medical devices
- Radiofrequency antenna array instrumentation and performance characterization
- Electromagnetic compatibility testing of electronic equipment
