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B -- LABORATORY MANAGER ULTRASOUND ORAL PHARYNGEAL IMAGING LAB. SOL 263-97-Q(M5)-0158 DUE 060697 POC Contact Point, Sabrina Lindsay, (301)496-3704. These duties require the individual to have an engineering degree, (in biomedical engineering or biomechanics) knowledge of biomechanics of the oropharynx and tongue during swallowing, be able to program and analyze studies of dynamic ultrasound and video fluoroscopy, to be able to program and understand 3d reconstruction techniques, program the Flock of BIRDs Spatial tracker, complete computer processing and data analysis techniques as well as be able to scrutinize new products and computer programs. The individual should have participated in research activities on swallowing, tongue force and be able to analyze movement patterns unique to the oral cavity using programs such as Lab View and Math Lab. Previous experience in managing a laboratory is required. All bids must be received by close of business 06/06/97. (0143)

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