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Research Associate New Jersey Institute of Technology in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Research Associates compensation: $44,436.00 base salary; full-time salaried position.
Country
United States
University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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About this position
New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies.
The role focuses on research and development of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human-machine interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students on multidisciplinary projects spanning materials, device engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Day-to-day work includes laboratory experimentation, device design and fabrication, characterization and testing, data collection and analysis, equipment maintenance, research documentation, and support for publications and proposal preparation. The position is based within NJIT’s research environment, a large public polytechnic university known for technology-focused research and collaboration across engineering and science disciplines.
Funding details
Research Associates compensation: $44,436.00 base salary; full-time salaried position.
What's required
A recently awarded Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have demonstrated research experience in one or more of flexible and wearable electronics, soft robotics, advanced functional materials, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, human-machine interaction, robotics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with the design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of flexible electronic devices, sensors, robotic systems, or related technologies, plus experience with advanced laboratory instrumentation and characterization techniques such as electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal, or materials characterization. The university may exempt the education and experience prerequisites if an equivalent combination of education and experience is demonstrated.
How to apply
Apply through the NJIT Careers Workday application link. Current NJIT employees should apply through the Internal Jobs Hub. If special accommodations are needed, contact NJIT Human Resources.
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