Job ID: 260892

Research Assistant

Stevens Institute of Technology

  • Aug. 7, 2025
 
  • Research Assistant
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Stevens Institute of Technology
    Hoboken, NJ
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering
    Biomedical Engineering & Bioengineering
 
 

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Assistant to support ongoing research in the biomechanics of the brain. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians to investigate the mechanical properties of brain tissue, traumatic brain injury (TBI) mechanisms, and related neurobiological processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with the design of computational modeling studies 

  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as rheometers, microscopes, and mechanical testing devices 

  • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using software such as MATLAB, Python, or R 

  • Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication 

  • Ensure compliance with lab safety, IACUC, and institutional protocols 

  • Contribute to literature reviews and protocol development 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related field 

  • 1–2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in biomechanics, neurobiology, or tissue engineering 

  • Familiarity with biological tissue handling and mechanical testing techniques 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with finite element modeling (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, FE Bio) 

  • Programming skills (MATLAB, Python, etc.) 

  • Prior experience working brain imaging techniques 

  • Knowledge of histology and immunohistochemistry 


 
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