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FDA Development of a General Surgery Devices Database and Analysis to Identify Key Technological Attributes and Trends U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; appointment initially for one year and renewable contingent on availability of funds.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
United States
University
US Food and Drug Administration
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This research opportunity at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is centered on building a database of robotic surgical device technologies and using it to analyze how key technological attributes vary across device classes and how those technologies have evolved over time.
The participant will work with FDA review staff in the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ) to identify the features that define and differentiate robotic surgical devices, organize those attributes into a structured database, and examine patterns in the spread of technologies across different categories of robotic systems. The project is aimed at helping FDA better understand how robotic surgical technologies are grouped, how they develop from one generation to the next, and how internal data systems support device evaluation.
Under the guidance of mentor Gabrielle Clark-Patterson, PhD, General Engineer in the Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices, the participant will gain exposure to FDA’s regulatory science environment and the review processes used for surgical devices. The learning experience includes understanding how technological characteristics relate to regulatory pathways and how FDA evaluates submissions involving teleoperated systems, automated functions, and artificial intelligence-enabled technologies.
The opportunity is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, within FDA’s CDRH, an organization focused on safe, effective, and high-quality medical devices and science-based public health protection. The role is structured as a full-time research participation appointment and is intended for students and recent graduates working in a project-specific setting.
Funding details
Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; appointment initially for one year and renewable contingent on availability of funds.
What's required
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Applicants must submit a current resume/CV with academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list, plus transcripts and one educational or professional recommendation. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Proof of health insurance is required, and completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management is required for onboarding; OPM can complete the investigation only for individuals, including non-U.S. citizens, who have resided in the U.S. for a total of three of the past five years.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect posting by scrolling to the bottom of the opportunity and clicking APPLY. Submit the required application materials and include the reference code FDA-CDRH-2026-0035 in any questions sent by email. Use [email protected] for application-related questions.
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