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Florida International University · 2 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate for the Applied Research Center

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct applied research in specialized robotics and remote systems, assist in supervising student assistants, and contribute to the development and presentation of scientific research.

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Responsibilities

Conducts applied research in specialized robotics and remote systems areas at Florida International University Applied Research Center (ARC) and assist in supervising and monitoring student assistants

Develop, design, and conduct research on mechatronics and robotics projects or experiments in line with planning, reviewing progress, evaluating results, and producing scientific presentations and reports

Design upper limb exoskeleton devices to assist glove box operation

Prototype mechatronic systems using Solid Works, and Eagle CAD

Integrate, simulate, and program controls using: MATLAB and Simulink, Robotic Operational Systems (ROS2), and embedded Linux and C++

Build bench scale mock-ups

Present and demonstrate technologies to the public

Annually publish research results in at least one peer-reviewed journal and present research findings annually at national and international research conferences to enhance the scientific stature of the FIU Applied Research Center Applied Robotics Group

Formulate research methods and provide suggestions for improving quality, identifies potential problems, recommend and implement solutions, and collaborate in the development of new and current ARC research projects

Train users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques, explain and demonstrate technologies and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes

Coordinate data collection, screening, and data verification and validation

Conduct data analysis, interpretation, and implementation of research datasets and methodologies

Assist in overseeing project performance, supervising, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate research Assistants

Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Qualification

Ph.D. in related fieldRobotic Operational Systems (ROS2)MATLABSimulinkSolidWorksEagle CADEmbedded LinuxC++Interpersonal skillsTeam collaborationWriting skills

Required

Ph.D. in related field

Experience in using Mathlab, Solidworks, Eagle CAD; Simulink, Robotic Operational Systems (ROS2), and embedded Linux and C++

Demonstrated track record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific literature

Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred

Experience in writing one or more proposals for research funding

Proficiency in writing and verbal skills to communicate research to colleagues and others

Good interpersonal skills and collaborate with colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to travel to conferences and present findings

Company

Florida International University

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FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online.

Founded in 2016

Miami, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://startup.fiu.edu/

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