Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodegradable Robotics

Harvard University
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodegradable Robotics

School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department_Area: Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering

Position Description: The Harvard Microrobotics Lab is seeking candidates for multiple Postdoctoral Researcher positions in the area of biodegradable robots with a focus on materials for actuation, energy, and control, and integration with autonomous biodegradable devices.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must have extensive background in hardware development (e.g., multi-scale, multi-material fabrication strategies, finite element modeling, embedded system design, etc.) and/or materials chemistry (e.g., polymer chemistry/synthesis, soft condensed matter physics, active soft materials, etc.).

Special Instructions: SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.

Contact Information: Hetchen Ehrenfeld
Faculty Assistant

Contact Email: hetchen@seas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3


Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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