Postdoc opportunity at Harvard in mechanics of soft materials for wearable devices

The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the School
of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University invites
applications for immediate openings for a joint postdoctoral fellow
position between the Whitesides Group (Prof. George Whitesides) and the
Harvard Biodesign Lab (Prof. Conor Walsh). The research is expected to
involve material science and mechanics of soft materials with a focus on
developing novel materials (e.g. actively variable stiffness, flexible
composites, etc) and fabrication approaches for the next generation of
wearable devices that can apply assistive forces to the wearer during
locomotion.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Materials Science or Mechanical
Engineering and a proven track record of high quality publications. The
candidates should have a strong interest in contributing to
multidisciplinary teams (engineers, biomechanists, physiologists, and
computer scientists) and will be expected to publish scholarly papers
and attend international conferences, as well as take on a mentorship
role for undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates with strong
leadership experience, a broad range of technical skills and a track
record in translating conceptual ideas into working prototypes will be
strongly considered.  Experience in biomaterials and/or biomedical
device engineering is a strong plus.

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete
resume, cover letter describing research interests and goals, full list
of publications, copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, as
well as the names and contact information of three references (expected
to provide letters of recommendation).

Applications should be sent to walsh@seas.harvard.edu

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and applications from women and minority candidates are strongly
encouraged.