Research Associate, Wearable Electronics & Robotics

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Center (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The Research Associate will assist with design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearables, and human–machine interaction.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research in flexible/wearable electronics, soft robotics, materials, energy harvesting, sensors, HMI, robotics, ML, or AI.
• Scholarly publications and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research while collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments, collect and analyze data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Document research activities and maintain records.
• Support publications and proposal preparation.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

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

The Research Associate will assist with design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearables, and human–machine interaction.