Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuromotor Systems and Rehabilitation Robotics

.**About the Opportunity**We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher motivated to advance knowledge at the intersection of sensorimotor neuroscience, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and robotics, with direct applications to human health and performance. The postdoc will join a collaborative team led by Dr. C.J. Hasson (Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences) and Dr. Peter Whitney (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering) at Northeastern University, who are both core members of the Institute for Experiential Robotics. They will also have an opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Robert Riener at ETH Zürich, a leader in Rehabilitation Robotics. Projects span human subjects research, computational modeling, and robotic technologies. This position is ideal for candidates eager to pursue rigorous, collaborative research with the potential to make a lasting impact on both science and clinical practice.Responsibilities· Lead recruitment, experimental data collection, and data analysis for human subjects research.· Develop and apply computational models and algorithms to support robotic augmentation studies.· Contribute to manuscript preparation and dissemination of findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.· Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across Northeastern and ETH Zürich.· Provide mentorship for graduate and undergraduate students.· Assist in grant preparation and lab management activities as needed.Required Qualifications· Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical/mechanical engineering, kinesiology, robotics, rehabilitation science, or a related field.· Demonstrated experience in human subjects research.· Proficiency in signal processing and data analysis for human movement or physiological data.· Strong programming skills in MATLAB and C++.· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a record of scientific publications.Preferred Qualifications· Experience with computational modeling of movement or motor control.· Experience in Linux-based environments.· Experience mentoring students and contributing to grant proposals.· Some experience in fabrication (e.g., 3D printing).**Position Type**Research**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit

for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Compensation Grade/Pay Type:**108S**Expected Hiring Range:**$59,425.00 - $83,935.00*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

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