Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Center (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team conducting research in flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies.

The role focuses on designing, fabricating, testing electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human–machine interaction, with collaboration across faculties and students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in flexible/wearable electronics, soft robotics, advanced functional materials, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, human–machine interaction, robotics, machine learning, or AI.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare and wearable tech.
• Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students across materials, device engineering, robotics, and AI.
• Document research activities and support publications and proposal preparation.

Skills

Wearable electronics

Soft robotics

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Human–machine interaction

Robotics

Energy harvesting

Multifunctional sensors

Research design

Education

PhD in engineering or closely related field

Tools

Electrical characterization equipment

Mechanical testing equipment

Optical characterization equipment

Thermal characterization equipment

Job description

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Title

Research Associate

Reports To

Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a motivated Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team conducting research in flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies.

Essential Functions

• The Research Associate will assist with the design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for applications in healthcare, wearable technologies, and human–machine interaction.
• Working closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students, the successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary research projects spanning materials, device engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
• Responsibilities include conducting laboratory experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting research activities, and supporting research publications and proposal preparation.
  
  

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: flexible and wearable electronics, soft robotics, advanced functional materials, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, human–machine interaction, robotics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of flexible electronic devices, sensors, robotic systems, or related technologies.
• Experience with advanced laboratory instrumentation and characterization techniques (e.g., electrical, mechanical, optical, thermal, or materials characterization).
  
  

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)

Range

Research Associates

Compensation

$44,436.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

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