Carnegie Mellon University · 11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a talented postdoc/research scientist to work on an innovative project involving the design, microfabrication, and characterization of neural interfaces for multimodal recording and stimulation.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the themes above
Mentor PhD and MS students
Lead and co-author publications
Optionally participate in workshop organization or broader impacts activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Microfabrication on rigid and flexible polymer substrates (photolithography, metal evaporation, etching)
Experience with packaging schemes such as flip-chip bonding, anisotropic conductive film bonding and wire bonding
Finite element Method (FEM) simulations (MEMS, Electro-static and Quasi-static simulations)
Discrete electronic design (Analog and digital design using COTS, schematic and layout design, microcontroller programming, PCB prototyping)
Experimental data analysis in Python or MATLAB
PhD required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
Founded in 1900
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