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    Update: There were administrative delays with getting this position set up. We are now ready to move forward with the hiring process. If you are interested in this position, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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    Saikat Pal

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  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Human-Robot Interaction during Exoskeletal-Assisted Locomotion, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA

    We are seeking a motivated person to join our multidisciplinary team working on quantifying human-robot interaction during exoskeletal-assisted locomotion using controlled motion capture experiments and computational modeling. This position is funded for four years through a federal grant. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience with motion capture techniques, developed musculoskeletal models from motion capture data, and passionate about working with robotic exoskeletons to improve mobility and quality of life in persons with neurological disorders. The person will be expected to lead this project, which includes coordinating with external research collaborators, exoskeleton companies, and graduate and undergraduate students. This position includes numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including teaching, developing new research projects, grant writing, and mentorship from an outstanding team of investigators from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Hospital, the Kessler Foundation, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

    The Computational Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Engineering Lab at NJIT conducts a broad range of research projects related to human movement (https://coreresearchlab.com/). We recently completed construction on the Life Sciences Motion Capture Lab, a state-of-the-art facility for hands-on research and learning (https://mocap.njit.edu/). This post-doctoral fellowship is a great opportunity for a driven person to lead this new collaborative lab and build a strong foundation for a career as an independent researcher.

    The Department of Biomedical Engineering at NJIT is ranked #6 as the best BME program in the nation by Best College Reviews https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/t...l-engineering/. It offers a vibrant engineering community and exciting opportunities for research and education. Interdisciplinary centers and institutes across the campus (http://centers.njit.edu/) provide access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art core facilities and facilitate collaborative research activities. Many universities, research institutes, and industrial facilitates in the vicinity of NJIT enhance collaboration opportunities and research productivity. In addition to research and educational opportunities, NJIT’s proximity to New York City and surrounding natural treasures offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities.

    Job Requirements:
    Required Qualifications
    • PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
    • Experience with motion capture techniques
    • Experience with building musculoskeletal models (OpenSim, AnyBody) from motion capture data
    • Experience with building subject-specific finite element models from medical imaging data
    • Proficiency in programming languages (Matlab, Python, C, C++)
    • Strong research publication record
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with musculoskeletal image processing (CT, MRI, pQCT)
    • Experience working with patient populations (stroke, spinal cord injury)
    • Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing techniques
    • Experience with wearable sensors to augment robotic exoskeletons

    Salary: Competitive with benefits

    Start data: October 1, 2021 preferred, but is negotiable.

    Duration: 2 to 4 years (full time)

    How to Apply: Please email your application to Dr. Saikat Pal (pal@njit.edu). Please include the following –
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Cover letter describing background and relevant experience for this position
    • Contact information for three references
    Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.


    An EEO employer, NJIT offers a welcoming and supportive community of students and colleagues and encourages applications from diverse individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Diversity is a core value of NJIT and we are committed to make diversity, equity and inclusion, part of everything we do. We celebrate the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal differences. We strive to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that promotes excellence among our faculty, staff and students. Building a robust and diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.
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