Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Work Study Positions in Technical Support for School of Dentistry

The Division of Maxillofacial Radiology of the School of Dentistry has an ongoing project that needs technical support in the following areas:

- Development of a proximity device (trigger release) using infrared or radio frequency energy;

- Design of a 3D printable device (STL-file) to rigidly fixate a plastic skull to a fiberglass torso;

- Design and development of a strap system to hold a plastic mandible to a plastic skull capable of reproducing jaw motion.

This work study/student helper position is open to multiple applicants. Applicants do not need to be proficient in all areas to apply. This project involves a patented invention and requires a UW Faculty reference as well as a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA). As a work for hire, participation in this project does not offer equity in the final product. Details about the work and confidentiality agreement will be provided via email upon request.

If interested, please contact Dr. Cleber Silva, Principal Investigator at cps9@uw.edu.