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Postdoctoral Researchers in Soft Robotics and Medical Robotics at Boston University Boston University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Two postdoctoral researcher positions with competitive salary commensurate with experience. Initial appointment is 1 year with possible extension.
Country
United States
University
Boston University

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Boston University’s Material Robotics Lab is recruiting two Postdoctoral Researchers in robotics, medical robotics, and related interdisciplinary areas for healthcare applications.
Position 1: Soft Optical Shape Sensing for Steerable Medical Robots
Develop soft optical fiber sensing systems for steerable catheters with real-time feedback and autonomous navigation for stroke care and neurovascular surgery.
Position 2: Vision-Guided Soft Robot for Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Develop a miniaturized soft robotic bronchoscope integrating computer vision, robotic needle steering, and stabilization mechanisms for early-stage lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The projects sit at the intersection of soft robotics, medical robotics, optical sensing, computer vision, autonomous systems, and surgical robotics. Researchers will collaborate closely with clinicians and engineers across Boston University, Johns Hopkins University, and Philips Robotics.
Location: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Start date: September 2026
Appointment: Initial 1-year term with possible extension
Funding: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
How to apply: Send a single PDF by email to [email protected] including a cover letter, CV with publications, up to three relevant papers/reports, and contact information for three references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Funding details
Two postdoctoral researcher positions with competitive salary commensurate with experience. Initial appointment is 1 year with possible extension.
What's required
Highly motivated and creative candidates with interest in advancing robotics for healthcare applications. Applicants should have a strong background relevant to soft robotics, medical robotics, optical sensing, computer vision, autonomous systems, or surgical robotics, and be able to contribute to interdisciplinary work with clinicians and engineers. Application materials must include a cover letter, CV with publications, up to three relevant papers/reports, and contact information for three references.
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