Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics - Slade Lab
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics - Slade LabTitle Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanics and Assistive Robotics - Slade Lab
School
School Harvard John
A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area
Position Description
The Harvard Slade Lab is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to pursue cutting‑edge research in human movement biomechanics and assistive technology. This work will involve developing novel technologies, posing scientific hypotheses, performing experiments, collaborating with other researchers, mentoring graduate students, publishing scientific results, and presenting ideal candidate will have experience in human subjects research, IRB documentation, fundamental biomechanics experiments, wearable sensing, and assistive robotics.
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field for biomechanics and assistive robotics is required by the time the position starts.
Additional Qualifications
Some background in coding, controls, and AI/machine learning would be helpful for the role. Experience with participant recruitment and retention as well as clinical human subject studies is a plus.
Special Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter describing research interests and goals, a CV that includes a list of all publications and prior mentorship/outreach activities, and up to three relevant scientific papers that best represent the candidate’s writing capability and scientific contributions. Please submit the names and contact information for up to three references.
Contact Information
Patrick Slade
Contact Email sladevard.edu
Salary Range
$67,600 – $91,826
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Allowed
3
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