Research Associate

Title

Research Associate

Department

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Reports To

Assistant Professor, MIE Department

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

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $43,562 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents requirement: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)

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