Summer Research Scientist: Microfluidic Gas Sensing

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark invites applications for a Summer Researcher in the PRANA Lab. The position offers hands-on experience with electrochemical gas sensing, microfluidic platforms, and AI/ML-driven signal processing during a focused 10-week term.

You will design and test sensing cells, develop materials such as ITO and carbon electrodes, and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students while documenting procedures and results.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with electrochemical sensing techniques including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and amperometry.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot technical challenges, and deliver results within established project timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize electrochemical microfluidic gas sensing cells incorporating ionic liquid electrolytes.
• Develop and optimize electrode materials, including ITO and carbon-based electrodes, to enhance sensor sensitivity and selectivity.
• Integrate porous membrane transducer architectures into portable, field-deployable sensing modules.
• Conduct impedance spectroscopy and amperometric measurements for VOC detection and quantification.
• Implement and refine machine learning models for multi-analyte classification and concentration prediction.
• Develop signal drift correction protocols to improve long-term sensor stability under real-world operating conditions.
• Integrate sensor data acquisition with embedded computing platforms to support autonomous, portable operation.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate sensor performance against established reference methods.
• Document experimental procedures and results, prepare technical reports, and contribute to presentations.
• Provide technical data and analytical results to support ongoing development of the ESSENCE-Air platform.
• Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students within the PRANA Lab.

Skills

electrochemical sensing techniques (Im

independently troubleshoot

English communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microfluidic device fabrication

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark invites applications for a Summer Researcher in the PRANA Lab. The position offers hands-on experience with electrochemical gas sensing, microfluidic platforms, and AI/ML-driven signal processing during a focused 10-week term.

You will design and test sensing cells, develop materials such as ITO and carbon electrodes, and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students while documenting procedures and results.