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Research Fellow in Industrial Design

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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
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We are seeking a talented and creative individual to contribute to the design, fabrication, and documentation of soft robotic systems and associated materials.

The Research Fellow in Industrial Design will work closely with a team of engineers and educators on educational robotic kit development and prototyping using soft goods, textiles, and low-cost manufacturing related to soft robotics and STEM education.

The subject matter will involve mechanical and electrical engineering, computer programming, materials science, manufacturing methods, bio-inspiration, robotics, anatomy, artificial muscles, and more.

The individual will support ongoing research into development of these materials, as well as translational and outreach efforts, while interacting with external educational professionals and industry partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create technical drawings, sketches, and graphics to represent concept designs and construction information.
  • Provide design input to the construction of soft robotic designs to fit the overall aesthetic theme of the project.
  • Develop visual instructional materials for educators to provide a quality learning experience for middle schoolers and high school students.
  • Interact with educators and engineers to effectively communicate the content of soft robotic learning experiences.
  • Interact with potential end users of soft robotic devices and incorporate feedback into the design of these devices.
  • Seek to reduce cost and utilize creative use of materials and sourcing to ensure repeatable and accessible design.
  • Document and illustrate key takeaways from outreach experiences involving these materials.
  • Test and iterate upon designs to improve the user experience, clarity of instruction, and visual appeal of the soft robotic materials.
Requirements
  • Bachelor and MS degrees in Industrial Design, engineering, or related discipline.
  • Prior experience with product design, graphics, and research in a laboratory setting.
About Harvard University

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

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