Postdoctoral Fellow, Haptic Interface Design

　　Job Number: 23644

　　Functional Area: Research - Engineering

　　Department: Mechanical Engineering

　　School Area: Engineering

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Employment Category: Exempt

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

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　　Job Description

　　POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, HAPTIC INTERFACE DESIGN, Mechanical Engineering, to conduct research on the design of haptic interfaces and mechatronic systems as a member of the 77 Lab (https://the77lab.mit.edu/) , a collaborative research environment in robotics, rehabilitation robotics, agricultural robotics, and digital transformation. The broad goal of this one-year project is to design a novel haptic interface for heavy equipment. Its specific aim is to design the mechatronic package, implement the controller, integrate it with the lab’s simulator, and determine the impact of this technology on operators performing the job. Will design/implement the mechatronic interface, coordinate manufacturing of the tool, characterize the tool, design and implement the controller, integrate with the lab’s simulator, and investigate the use of this interface.

　　Job Requirements

　　REQUIRED: Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field. PREFERRED: research experience with design, manufacturing, and ergonomics; hands-on experience with robotic hardware and tool usage in a field environment; experience with ROS (Robot Operating System); proficiency with design software using Solidworks, 3-D printing software, etc; proficiency with software engineering using C/C++, OpenCV, MATLAB, Unity3D, etc; knowledge of machining; experience with Linux and development on Linux systems; proven system integration and software architecture skills; and a strong track record of academic publications. PREFERRED: Job #23644Application material must include a summary of qualifications and their relevance in less than 300 words, a curriculum vitae, an available start date, and the names and email addresses of at least three references. The start date is April 1, 2024. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. 1/24/24