• Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive…

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics - Slade Lab

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Bioengineering

    Position Description

    The Harvard Slade Lab is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to pursue cutting-edge research in human movement biomechanics and assistive technology. This work will involve developing novel technologies, posing scientific hypotheses, performing experiments, collaborating with other researchers, mentoring graduate students, publishing scientific results, and presenting at conferences. The ideal candidate will have experience in human subjects research, IRB documentation, fundamental biomechanics experiments, wearable sensing, and assistive robotics.

    Basic Qualifications

    Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field for biomechanics and assistive robotics is required by the time the position starts.

    Additional Qualifications

    Some background in coding, controls, and AI/machine learning would be helpful for the role. Experience with participant recruitment and retention as well as clinical human subject studies is a plus.

    Special Instructions

    Application materials should include a cover letter describing research interests and goals, a CV that includes a list of all publications and prior mentorship/outreach activities, and up to three relevant scientific papers that best represent the candidate’s writing capability and scientific contributions. Please submit the names and contact information for up to three references.

    Contact Information

    Patrick Slade

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600 – $91,826

     

    Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 3

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

     

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