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.).
Contact Information:
Hetchen Ehrenfeld Faculty Assistant
Contact Email: hetchen@seas.harvard.edu
Special Instructions:
SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.
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.
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