Villanova University

Posting Number: 20231079F

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal Applicants Only

Work Schedule: temporary

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary: 

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on a biomimetic physical therapy system to augment and accelerate the physical rehabilitation of stroke patients.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in the project’s work and lead a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers performing the following major tasks:

1. Product design and improvement, exploring larger scale manufacturing.
2. Theoretical modeling and simulation of the biomimetic system.
3. Data analysis.
4. Assisting the PI and the sponsor in grant writing for other funding of this project.
5. Supervise and participate in the system assembly and experimentation.

Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering required; successful PhD thesis defense with pending graduation will be considered
• Experience with theoretical modelling and data analysis using Machine Learning is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants: 

Posting Date: 09/14/2023

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band: N/A

Job Classification: faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3