Job Abstract

Title:
Research Associate

Department:
New Jersey Institute of Technology

Reports To:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engr

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research on nanomaterials development for soft robots, energy harvesting and sensing applications.

Essential Functions:
The successful candidate is expected to perform the experiments including the materials fabrication, characterization and devices development for biomedical applications.

Additional Functions:
The successful candidate is expected to involve in the preparation of manuscripts for scientific journals.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Applicants are expected have a M.S. in mechanical engineering, materials science and biology or a related field.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with nanomaterials fabrication, excellent written and oral communication skills, experience collaborating in multidisciplinary team are also desirable.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Documents requirement:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
3. Three reference letters (please send them directly to lin.dong@njit.edu)