Research Assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology, Innovation University Hoboken, NJ

Job Title

Research Assistant

Hoboken, NJ – Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University

The Temporary Research Assistant will support research within the Mechanical Engineering Department, contributing to projects aligned with the Robotic Systems for Health Lab. This position is designed for individuals interested in hands‑on research experience and will work under the direction of a faculty supervisor to help achieve key research milestones.

• Support ongoing research projects related to soft robotic fabrication and design, including hardware development, prototyping, and testing.
• Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and research findings.
• Assist with experimental analysis and contribute to publications and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support project documentation.
• Participate in regular check‑ins or lab meetings as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis methods preferred.

Hourly base range: $15.92 – $18.00 per hour (per the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act). Final salary will be set based on position scope, qualifications, and other considerations.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factors including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.