Research Scientist - Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)
Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a research position focused on advancing the development of wearable AI-enabled technologies .This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of biomechanics, machine learning, and embedded systems within a multidisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will contribute to impactful research efforts aimed at improving mobility assessment in real-world environments.
Responsibilities
Oversee the development of the next-generation AI-Sole, AI-enabled instrumented insoles for stride by-stride spatiotemporal and kinetic gait monitoring in natural environments, leading hardware, firmware, and data processing efforts.
Develop and apply supervised machine learning regression models to identify spatiotemporal and
kinetic DMOs reflecting walking function and evaluate their clinometric properties.
Collaborate with clinical partners and participate in project meetings.
Publish research findings in high-impact journals, and present at conferences.
Supervise graduate students and contribute to grant writing.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a collaborative academic research environment.
Department
ME ResearchCompensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $65,000 - $67,000. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:General Submission Guidelines:
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