Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Biological Sciences

Reports To:
Chair, Biological Sciences Biological Sciences

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Fluid Locomotion Laboratory at the New Jersey
Institute of Technology, led by Prof. Brooke Flammang, invites applications for
a postdoctoral research associate position in the field of underwater
attachment mechanics and bioinspired design. Position will begin as soon as August
2025.

Essential Functions:
The position will involve aiding in the development and
testing of physical models of underwater attachment mechanisms, building upon
the research group's efforts in biologically inspired attachment (https://bflammang.wixsite.com/fluidlocolab/research).

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- A PhD in Biology, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, or a related area with experience in comparative biomechanics,
robotics, and/or fluid dynamics is required.
- A very strong quantitative background, including
statistics and computer programming.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills,
shown by a strong publication record and presentations at conferences.
- Excellent organizational, project management, data
analysis and data management skills.
- A strong interest in conducting interdisciplinary
work as part of a collaborative team.
- A strong interest in mentoring undergraduate and
graduate students and broadening participation in STEM.
- At the university's discretion, the education and
experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and
experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
The appointment is for one year initially, renewable
based on satisfactory performance and available funding. Salary is competitive
and commensurate with experience, and benefits are included. Appointments are
subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this
position is in-person on campus in the Fluid Loco lab at NJIT.

Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online and submit
their curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and presentations, a two-page
summary of research accomplishments and interests, and the names and contact
information of at least three potential references.