[Hiring] Ultrasound Simulation/Modeling Subject Matter Expert @Tunnell Government Services

Role Description

The contractor will support the FDA’s Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), advancing regulatory science research in therapeutic ultrasound and medical acoustics. Working collaboratively with FDA scientists and engineers, the individual will:

• Develop, implement, and validate computational models of linear and nonlinear ultrasound wave propagation.
• Design and maintain a library of high-fidelity computational models for applications such as:
  • High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
  • Transcranial ultrasound
  • Histotripsy
  • Thermal ablation
  • Other therapeutic ultrasound modalities
• Develop simulation tools and workflows using k-Wave, MATLAB, Python, and other scientific computing platforms.
• Conduct numerical analyses and validate model performance against experimental and published data.
• Document methodologies and contribute to technical reports, publications, and regulatory science initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• At least seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in computational acoustics and ultrasound simulation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and/or k-Wave.
• Experience developing, validating, and documenting scientific or engineering software.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Experience with HIFU, therapeutic ultrasound, histotripsy, transcranial ultrasound, or thermal ablation technologies.
• Knowledge of nonlinear acoustics, bioheat transfer, and ultrasound-tissue interaction modeling.
• Experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, and large-scale numerical simulations.
• Prior experience supporting medical device research, regulatory science, or government-sponsored R&D programs.
• Must be a US Citizen or Full Green Card holder.

Benefits

• Tunnell strives to hire and retain the most qualified talent.
• We believe that having employees with different backgrounds and capabilities contributes to the success of our business.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.