Are you a current NJIT employee? Apply here through the Internal Jobs Hub. Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate Reports To: Chair Position Summary: The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher position to develop and conduct highly interdisciplinary projects at the interface of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering. This position is for one year. Renewal will be contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Essential Functions: The candidate’s role will involve translating principles from quantitative and experimental biology, materials science, control theory, computational methods and experimental neurophysiology, for the manufacture of novel devices and materials for healthcare applications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a faculty mentor. The candidate will also be mentored for project management and proposal development skills. Key responsibilities include: Experimental Design and Execution: Independently design, set up, and executeexperiments Advanced Data Acquisition: Perform a variety of laboratory measurements Material and Reaction Analysis: Conduct post-mortem analysis of materials using techniques. Data Processing and Reporting: Perform rigorous data analysis, synthesize results, prepare technical reports and generate manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. Mentorship and Collaboration: Work closely with a Ph.D. student on all aspects of the research project. Presentation: Prepare and deliver professional presentations at national and international conferences. Prerequisite Qualifications: A recently awarded Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering with a strong background in biological systems. Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting laboratory experiments and simulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven record of scholarly publication. Preferred Qualifications: A recently awarded Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering with a strong background in biological systems. Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting laboratory experiments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven record of scholarly publication. Knowledge of materials and characterization methods 3D printing Bioinspired design and AI-enabled design of medical Integration of mechanical hardware with electronics Working with graduate and undergraduate students Compensation: $63,480 - $70,344 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. Union: United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE) Range: Post Docs Compensation: $63,480.00 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 Time Type: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Additional Information: As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. 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