Research Associate

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark 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 successful candidate will design, fabricate, characterize, and test next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human–machine interaction,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in flexible and wearable electronics, soft robotics, or AI.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and test electronic devices.
• Characterize performance of robotic systems.
• Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students.
• Contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Skills

Research experience

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

Title

Research Associate

Department

Assistant Professor

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

• conducting laboratory experiments
• collecting and analyzing data
• maintaining laboratory equipment
• documenting research activities
• 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: $43,562.00

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

• As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

• Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

• NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

• When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence.

• Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City.

• At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.