PostedJanuary 04, 2024POSITION DESCRIPTIONEntry Date: December 2023Business Title: Research AssociateDepartment ID and Name: Electrical, Computer and Systems EngineeringSchool: Case School EngineeringLocation: Glennan BuildingSupervisor Name and Title: M. Cenk Cavusoglu, ProfessorPOSITION OBJECTIVETo be primarily responsible for parts of an NIH-funded project. Research will focus on design, implementation, analysis, validation, and evaluation of robotic sensing, planning, and control algorithms, and design and prototyping of robotic hardware platforms, with applications to image-guided and intelligent medical robotic systems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipate in regular group meetings.Write reports to funding agencies.Advise student researchers.Co-author academic publicationsPlan and implement new projects / evaluate research results.NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONSPerform other duties as assigned.CONTACTSDepartment: Department staff and facultyUniversity: Collaborating faculty, research administration, purchasing, contractingExternal: contract engineering vendors, outside academic collaboratorsStudents: graduate and undergraduate researchersSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICAITONSExperience: PhD degree (or having completed all of the requirements of a PhD degree by the start date) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred with 0-3 years experience. Specific knowledge in the theory and/or practice of robotics is required.REQUIRED SKILLS1. Specific knowledge in theory and/or practice of robotics.2. Prior publications in related areas.3. Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting.APPLICATIONA CV and three references can be submitted to Prof. M.Cenk Cavusoglu at.WORKING CONDITIONSThe position entails working in a research laboratory. The selected applicant will be expected to maintain all required certification for laboratory work and adhere to all safety regulations. The position may require extended hours including weekends as experiments dictate.Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.