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Postdoctoral Researcher

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The postdoc will lead projects on wearable robotics, focusing on developing machine-learning controllers and new prostheses while mentoring PhD students.
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About the Opportunity

This job seeks a postdoc to work on one or more projects related to the development and assessment of wearable robotics.

Possible projects topics include:

  • Developing machine-learning based exoskeleton controllers to work across tasks

  • Designing and validating new robotic lower-limb prostheses

  • Exploring other high-risk high-reward research areas related to device design, control, and evaluation

The ideal candidate will lead their own project, and also collaborate with and support 1-2 PhD students on their projects. The ideal candidate will also be interested in learning to write grants, and develop their ideas further towards academic independence.

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, or similar.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Top Skills

Exoskeletons
Machine-Learning
Robotics

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