Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number S06276P
Position Title
Position Title Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist
Department
Department UTA Research Institute
Location
Location Ft. Worth
Job Family
Job Family Research
Position Status
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Open to
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
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Job Summary
The Research Scientist will contribute to research and development projects, focusing on the control implementation of biomedical devices and systems for rehabilitation, preventative care, wound healing, and adaptive exercise. The Research Scientist will be involved in designing, developing, and testing new technologies, leading or supporting grant opportunities, writing proposals, fostering collaborations, and directing teams of students and/or junior researchers. Additionally, the Research Scientist will contribute to patentable ideas and manage a dynamic mix of lab work and project management tasks.
We are looking for a dedicated professional ready to make significant contributions to our innovative research initiatives and help shape the future of technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID , adaptive, model predictive control. Etc.) for biomedical devices and systems.
- Create intuitive and accessible user interfaces for device interaction, tailored to end-users including patients, clinicians, and researchers, using platforms such as LabVIEW, MATLAB , or embedded systems.
- Collect, process, and analyze experimental data using tools such as MATLAB , Python, or R to evaluate system performance and inform iterative design improvements.
- Support building and refining hardware/software prototypes, integrating sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers.
- Identify funding opportunities and contribute to or lead writing efforts (proposals, publications, reports, presentations, etc.).
- Participate in developing academic and industry collaborations.
- Present findings/results through both oral and written communication to internal and external customers.
- Perform in a dynamic environment requiring multitasking, working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, and conducting some work on projects independently.
- Maintain awareness of current technological advancements related to their field of expertise.
- Work with other units within UTARI and UTA as needed.
- Supervise students and/or junior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
This position is open to candidates with varying levels of expertise. We will consider candidates at different levels of experience and expertise, but they must meet one of the qualifications below to be considered. Candidates should clearly indicate which position they are applying for.
- Expertise in control system design and implementation, specifically applied to biomedical devices. Candidates should have expertise and experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
- (1) Experience designing and implementing control strategies for compliant, flexible robotic systems and exoskeletons used in biomedical applications such as preventative care devices, assistive devices and rehabilitation tools OR
- (2) Familiarity with supervised and unsupervised learning methods for biomedical signal processing, user intent recognition, or adaptive control OR
- (3) Proficiency in programming languages and environments relevant to control systems and biomedical engineering.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering with relevant expertise.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering plus two (2) years of…
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