Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering or Research Engineer

Job description

General Summary of Position: The successful applicant will cultivate existing and lead new analytical and experimental research tied to biomedical engineering (e.g., human mobility, gait, balance, biomechanics, prosthetics and/or assistive robotics, as well as other areas tied to human motor control). A related focus will be placed on developing virtual and augmented reality systems tied home and clinical-based applications. The initial appointment will be for approximately one year with a possibility of renewal based on interest, productivity, performance and the availability of funding. Essential Job Duties: Conduct analytical and experimental research with the Principal Investigator (PI). Responsibilities include: - Developing scientific research projects with the ability to lead some projects as the principal investigator (PI) and facilitate others as a co-PI. - Researching and staying abreast of scientific literature to define new research projects and their objectives - Identifying and implementing creative solutions to overcome problems. - Analyzing, organizing, and interpreting data. - Managing and training research staff (e.g., students and postdocs) to achieve research go...