Research Scholar

New York University: NYU - NY: Tandon School of Engineering: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Location Brooklyn, NY Open Date Nov 26, 2024 Description PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The Mechatronics Laboratory at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scholar to work with Prof. Vikram Kapila. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. Research in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering includes robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, nanotechnology and materials engineering, computational engineering, biomechanics, and healthcare applications.
Expectations

• Responsible for testing equipment, helping determine applicability of equipment for future research work, and overseeing the movement of equipment to a new location.
• Supervising and mentoring at least one graduate student assistant.

Expected start date and period of employment Expected start date is December 1. This position is expected to be for 2 months. Part time appointments would require a work schedule of approximately 10 hours per week.
Salary range In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate will be $30/hour depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have at least a [MS/PhD] in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in mechatronics as demonstrated by a strong publication record
• Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following information:

• Cover letter
• up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: Sarah Maslov (sarah.maslov@nyu.edu).

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

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