Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20231079F
Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal Applicants Only
Work Schedule: temporary
Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
Position Summary:
The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on a biomimetic physical therapy system to augment and accelerate the physical rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in the project’s work and lead a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers performing the following major tasks:
  • Product design and improvement, exploring larger scale manufacturing.
  • Theoretical modeling and simulation of the biomimetic system.
  • Data analysis.
  • Assisting the PI and the sponsor in grant writing for other funding of this project.
  • Supervise and participate in the system assembly and experimentation.


    • Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • A PhD in Mechanical Engineering required; successful PhD thesis defense with pending graduation will be considered
    • Experience with theoretical modelling and data analysis using Machine Learning is required.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
    Special Message to Applicants:
    Posting Date: 09/14/2023
    Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
    Salary Posting Information:
    Competitive.
    Salary Band: N/A
    Job Classification: faculty

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