Northeastern University · 5 months ago
Research Assistant
Boston, MA (Main Campus)
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $66K/yrNortheastern University is seeking a Research Assistant to work on projects related to the development and assessment of wearable robotics. The role involves leading individual projects and supporting engineering efforts for PhD student-led projects in areas such as machine-learning based exoskeletons and robotic prostheses.
Education
Responsibilities
Developing machine-learning based exoskeleton controllers to work across tasks
Designing and validating new robotic lower-limb prostheses
Exploring other high-risk high-reward research areas related to device design, control, and evaluation
Qualification
Required
MS in Mechanical Engineering
MS in Biomedical Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Robotics
MS in similar fields
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement-
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
Founded in 1898
5001-10000 employees
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