Temporary Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

**JOB TITLE**
Temporary Research Assistant

**LOCATION**
Worcester

**DEPARTMENT NAME**
Robotics Engineering - JM

**DIVISION NAME**
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**
Research associate needed to perform research, advise students, and assist in writing papers and proposals on the kinematics of soft continuum robots, human robot interaction techniques, computer vision, motion planning, and robotic manipulation.

The work will study real time, accurate, and smooth inverse kinematics, inverse dynamics, and motion control of continuum robotic arms.

Five-year experience in soft robotics and continuum arms is required.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**FLSA STATUS**
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

**About WPI**
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

**Diversity & Inclusion at WPI**
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

jeid-6695a72a6c6a0847974982326df887e4



  • Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

    **JOB TITLE** Temporary Visual Artist **LOCATION** Worcester **DEPARTMENT NAME** Computer Science - JM **DIVISION NAME** Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI **JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY** Visual artist sought to work with a faculty member to produce STEM-based educational art to be used in teaching and teaching-related research work in the field of...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Biomedical Research Models Full time

    GENERAL SUMMARYOur Research Associates work under the direct guidance of the Manager and are proficient in animal procedures/animal husbandry and contract research studies according to the study protocols and to the company guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).OPPORTUNITES TO SPECIALIZE IN:Small Animal, Large AnimalMAJOR...

  • Research Associate

    7 days ago


    Worcester, United States Biomedical Research Models Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARYOur Research Associates work under the direct guidance of the Manager and are proficient in animal procedures/animal husbandry and contract research studies according to the study protocols and to the company guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).OPPORTUNITES TO SPECIALIZE IN:Small Animal, Large...


  • Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols. Responsibilities MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Operations * Assist PI in development of...


  • Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols. Responsibilities MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Operations * Assist PI in development of...

  • Research Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Specialist conducts and evaluates scientific research in a laboratory, clinic, and/or teaching environment (hereafter referred to as "laboratory") Employees in this position understand the context and implications of the research in order to...


  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview: GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols. Responsibilities: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:   Clinical Operations Assist PI in development...


  • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview: GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols. Responsibilities: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:   Clinical Operations Assist PI in development...

  • Research Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Specialist conducts and evaluates scientific research in a laboratory, clinic, and/or teaching environment (hereafter referred to as “laboratory”)  Employees in this position understand the context and implications of the research in order to apply...

  • Research Associate I

    1 month ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview: ***: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. **Responsibilities**: **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: - Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel. This is an open-rank posting (we are looking for levels Research Associate III and...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. The laboratory works with mechanisms of inflammation. We perform various in vitro and in vivo studies of...

  • Research Associate I

    4 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single...


  • Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Perform complex laboratory experiments and...


  • Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of complex research experiments. Responsibilities MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform complex laboratory experiments and may be responsible for one or more independent research projects * Utilize all software...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the...

  • Research Associate

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewPOSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI. This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level...


  • Worcester, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

    Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator III is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data...


  • Worcester, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    OverviewPOSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate III performs a variety of research experiments with independence. This position may provide general operational management to the lab and its personnel.  ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform complex laboratory experiments and may...