Research Scholar Part-time
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Parttime Research Scholar
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Center for Urban Science and Progress
New York University
A parttime Research Scholar position is available in the Dynamical Systems Laboratory (DSL) atthe Tandon School of Engineering New York University in a wide variety of research projects that are signature scopes of our multidisciplinary research group. The position is fully fundedwith a competitive salary.
We seek an independent motivated and creative individual to conduct fundamental research inthe theory and application of complex systems. The candidate will be making importantcontributions to one or multiple research projects supported by our several ongoing grants (see DSL: Active Projects). In particular our research at CUSP seeks to understand the causes of firearmrelated harmsimprove the healthcare system through dataintensive enhanced cognition understand humanmobility patterns on different scales (commuting migrations ... and develop roboticbased assistive technologies to help the visually impaired avoid obstacles in their surroundings.
We are seeking individuals with a strong background in at least one of the following fields of mechanical engineering biomedical engineering robotics mechatronics dynamics and control and/or other related fields.
Salary range:In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the hourly rate for this position is $34.34. The position is scheduled for 27 hours per week.
Candidate profile:Ideal candidates are expected to have:
i) a Ph.D. in engineering physics biology mathematics computational sciences statistics or
related fields;
ii) outstanding English language oral and written communication skills;
iii) a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as in a research group;
iv) evidence of good project/laboratory management skills; and
v) the ability to strategize the goals of projects as well as design conduct and interpret experiments under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator
The DSL was established sixteen years ago by Prof. Maurizio Porfiri (Institute Professor at Tandon School of Engineering and Director of the Center for Urban Science and Progress with appointments at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering the Department ofBiomedical Engineering the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering and the Center forUrban Science and Progress). The DSL is home to a highly collaborative vibrant group ofyoung scholars with complementary expertise across theory experiments and computations.
The director Prof. Porfiri is the author of more than 350 journal publications and the recipient ofnumerous professional awards (Wikipedia/MaurizioPorfiri).
Ideal candidates are expected to have:
i) a Ph.D. in engineering physics biology mathematics computational sciences statistics or related fields;
ii) outstanding English language oral and written communication skills;
iii) a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as in a research group;
iv) evidence of good project/laboratory management skills; and
v) the ability to strategize the goals of projects as well as design conduct and interpretexperiments under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator
Employment Type
Part-Time
