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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics - Slade Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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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. 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.
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field for biomechanics and assistive robotics.
Additional Qualifications
Having 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
We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Contact Information
Roisin Dowling
Contact Email rdowling@g.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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