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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics – Slade Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics – Slade Lab

School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area: Bioengineering

Position Description

The Harvard Slade Lab is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to pursue cutting-edge research in human movement biomechanics and assistive technology. This work will involve:

  • Developing novel technologies
  • Posing scientific hypotheses
  • Performing experiments
  • Collaborating with other researchers
  • Mentoring graduate students
  • Publishing scientific results
  • Presenting at conferences

The ideal candidate will have experience in human subjects research, IRB documentation, fundamental biomechanics experiments, wearable sensing, and assistive robotics.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field for biomechanics and assistive robotics is required by the time the position starts.

Additional Qualifications

  • Background in coding, controls, and AI/machine learning is helpful
  • Experience with participant recruitment and retention, as well as clinical human subject studies, is a plus

Application Instructions

Application materials should include:

  • Cover letter describing research interests and goals
  • CV including a list of all publications and prior mentorship/outreach activities
  • Up to three relevant scientific papers representing the candidate’s writing capability and scientific contributions
  • Names and contact information for up to three references

Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Salary Range

$67,600 – $91,826
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Contact Information

Patrick Slade
Email: slade@seas.harvard.edu

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Publication

Optional Documents

  • Publication 2
  • Publication 3
  • Statement of Research

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