UMASS AMHERST Hiring Post Doctoral Research Associate - Sup Lab - MIE Salary starts from $85,000 USD/year Apply Online

Company:	UMASS AMHERST
Job Role:	Post Doctoral Research Associate - Sup Lab - MIE.
Experience:	Freshers (0-3 years).
Vacancy:	40+
Qualification:	A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, or related.
Salary:	$85,000 USD/year.
Location:	UMass Amherst - Massachusetts - USA.
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About the Company:

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. University of Massachusetts at Amherst occupies nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, offering a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition to the University, Amherst College and Hampshire College are in the Five Colleges group (along with Mount Holyoke College and Smith College), which contribute to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direction of Professor Frank Sup at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The position is in support of robot teleportation research being conducted in the Mechatronics and Robotics Research Lab.

Essential Functions:

• Design, evaluate, and implement algorithmic methods for predicting human movement based on machine learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and outside of UMass Amherst.
• Organize and supervise research activities within the lab, including meeting with graduate and undergraduate students to assist them in designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting their findings.
• Prepare knowledge transfer materials and maintain project documentation.
• Publicate scientific results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Take part in writing and submitting research proposals in response to funding opportunities, requests for proposals, or other funding opportunities related to the research focus when and if they arise.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, or computer science with experience in machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Robotics
• Human biomechanics
• Analysis of bio signals such as surface electromyography

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for priority consideration:
• A cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and interests,
• A curriculum vitae,
• PDF copies of three recent publications or writing samples,
• Contact information of three professional references.
• The position will remain open until filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Additional Information:

Job no: 506772

Work type: Post Doc (Amherst Only)

Location: UMass Amherst

Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Union: Post Doctoral

Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9AM – 5PM

Salary Information: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Advertised: Nov 23 2020 Eastern Standard Time.

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