Wearable Electronics & Smart Systems 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

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,