Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering (Harvard University)

Position Title 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 EEO/Non-Discrimination Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Supplemental Questions Please list your research interests (200 character limit) Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Publication Optional Documents Publication 2 Publication 3 Statement of Research If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Title

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

EEO/Non-Discrimination Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy.