Research Assistant

Stevens Institute of Technology • Hoboken, NJ

7d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Temporary Research Assistant will support research within the Mechanical Engineering Department, contributing to projects aligned with the Robotic Systems for Health Lab. This position is designed for individuals interested in hands-on research experience and will work under the direction of a faculty supervisor to help achieve key research milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing research projects related to soft robotic fabrication and design, including hardware development, prototyping, and testing.
• Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and research findings.
• Assist with experimental analysis and contribute to publications and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support project documentation.
• Participate in regular check-ins or lab meetings as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees