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Postdoctoral Associate, Biomechatronics
  • Job Number: 25575
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: Media Lab
  • School Area: Architecture & Planning
  • Pay Range Minimum: $71,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description
 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, BIOMECHATRONICS, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, to develop the requirements for a closed-loop neuroprosthesis and investigate the effect in persons with neuromotor conditions; assist in designing and developing embedded systems for sensing, stimulation and closed-loop computation; assist in the recruitment and screening of patients with neuromotor conditions; lead the surgical design for the neuroprosthesis implants, as well as the closed-loop controller, and data collection experiments with the patients; assist with the design and investigation of other novel muscle stimulation methods, including muscle phenotype tuning via functional electrical stimulation; develop proposals for research funding; and engage in wider research and scholarly activities with the research group.
 
A full job description is available at media.mit.edu.

Job Requirements
 REQUIRED: PhD in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering, or a related field, with a strong background in experimental or theoretical/computational aspects of neuroprostheses, wearable robotics and human sensing technologies; demonstrated skills in embedded systems, control systems, and neuroprostheses; ability to contribute in a multidisciplinary group of students and researchers; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on the course of the research.

Applications should include a CV and a brief paragraph of previous experience, interests, and why the candidate might be a good fit for this project.

3/18/2026