Northwest HERC

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, BIOMECHATRONICS, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, to develop the requirements for a closed-loop neuroprosthesis and investigate the effect in persons with neuromotor conditions; assist in designing and developing embedded systems for sensing, stimulation and closed-loop computation; assist in the recruitment and screening of patients with neuromotor conditions; lead the surgical design for the neuroprosthesis implants, as well as the closed-loop controller, and data collection experiments with the patients; assist with the design and investigation of other novel muscle stimulation methods, including muscle phenotype tuning via functional electrical stimulation; develop proposals for research funding; and engage in wider research and scholarly activities with the research group.

A full job description is available at media.mit.edu.REQUIRED: PhD in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering, or a related field, with a strong background in experimental or theoretical/computational aspects of neuroprostheses, wearable robotics and human sensing technologies; demonstrated skills in embedded systems, control systems, and neuroprostheses; ability to contribute in a multidisciplinary group of students and researchers; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on the course of the research.

Applications should include a CV and a brief paragraph of previous experience, interests, and why the candidate might be a good fit for this project.

3/18/2026