FDA Research Opportunity - Pediatric and Perinatal Devices
About the role
The Pediatric and Perinatal Devices Program within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) conducts regulatory science research aimed at advancing the development and evaluation of medical devices for pediatric and perinatal populations. This research initiative focuses on developing and validating specialized tools to assess device performance in conditions unique to pediatric and perinatal care.
Responsibilities
- Learn to conduct regulatory science research within the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), focused on pediatric and perinatal medical devices.
- Gain experience developing and validating specialized evaluation tools to assess device performance in pediatric and perinatal care settings.
- Develop skills in designing non-clinical testing methods, including the creation and use of curated datasets, physical phantoms, and computational models.
- Identify and address gaps in current device evaluation approaches specific to pediatric and perinatal populations.
- Contribute to improving regulatory decision-making by generating evidence that supports the safe and effective use of medical devices in vulnerable populations.
- Strengthen understanding of the regulatory framework guiding the development and evaluation of pediatric and perinatal medical devices.
Requirements
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the relevant fields, including but not limited to Chemistry and Materials Sciences.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must affirm that they are a U.S. citizen, or have lived in the United States for at least 36 out of the past 60 months.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Schedule
Appointment length is initially one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of FDA and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Contact
If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor, Matthew Hirschhorn (Matthew.Hirschhorn@fda.hhs.gov).