Position Information

Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate - Robotics and Mechanical Design
Department Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067
Requisition Number F_240023
Posting Open Date 02/13/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/15/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
This postdoctoral research associate position will be associated with a research program under the direction of Dr. Carl Nelson, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, in robotics and mechanical design with some emphasis on medical applications. This successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated and play an active role in leadership and growth of the lab's research pipeline. The lab currently includes approximately nine (9) researchers (one faculty, one doctoral student, three MS students, and several undergraduate students, assisted by a research engineer). This postdoctoral research associate will have opportunities to be involved with funding agencies and industry needs to develop new research efforts around robotics, mechanical design, and relevant applications, including but not limited to healthcare. This position will be required to work with technology and equipment as described below. We are looking for an ambitious researcher who is looking to use this opportunity to grow towards the next level of research.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in robotics and mechanical design.
• Utilize various mechatronics and robotics hardware and software (e.g., CAD , Matlab, motor control, CNC /3D printing, machine/hand tools) in research efforts as applicable to the projects.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Organize and prepare reports for sponsors, and present progress updates to sponsors.
• Supervise student research assistants on a day-to-day basis and interface with collaborators.
• Collaborate with researchers from different disciplines, including engineering, computing, and healthcare professions.
• Participate in manuscript writing/preparation, conference talks/posters, manuscript/proposal review, and proposal writing.

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (http://engineering.unl.edu/mme) consists of approximately 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 700 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. The College of Engineering recently moved into a new ~$80M research building. In addition, the college just opened a new $115M premier teaching and learning facility, Kiewit Hall. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (https://ncmn.unl.edu), the Nebraska Nanoengineering Core Research Facility (https://engineering.unl.edu/nercf), and the Holland Computing Center (https://hcc.unl.edu). Opportunities for collaboration across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with robotics design, development, and testing.
• Demonstrated success in carrying out research and disseminating results.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare applications.
• Experience in student mentoring, leadership, and proposal writing.

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required No
Posted Salary
How to Apply
Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Letter of interest, including career goals.
2. Curriculum vitae, including a publication list.
3. List of up to three references, including complete contact information.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Dr. Carl Nelson

cnelson5@unl.edu

Job Category
Job Category (old) Post Docs & Other Academic
Job Type Full-Time
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date May 1, 2024
Appointment End Date
Organizational Location Default Location

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References

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