Research Associate, Wearable Electronics & Smart Systems

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

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.