Opportunities

Postdoctoral researchers

The Material Robotics Lab at Boston University is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team. 

This position focuses on the development of cutting-edge technologies in surgical robotics and soft robotics, with a particular emphasis on interventional bronchoscopy and neurosurgical applications. 

The successful candidate will lead hardware development and experimental testing, with a focus on integrating advanced onboard sensing and control strategies.Experience with medical imaging, closed-loop control, advanced path planning, and machine learning for robotics is preferable. They will contribute to in-vitro, ex-vivo, and in-vivo studies, and play a key role in translating this technology toward clinical applications. They are expected to collaborate with clinicians and engineers to test and validate prototypes in both simulated and pre-clinical environments, publish high-impact research, and contribute to grant writing.

Please send the following (assembled as a single PDF file) to Prof. Sheila Russo at russos@bu.edu:

• A cover letter describing your fit and interest in the position
• CV with publication list
• Copies of up to three relevant scientific papers
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline: Rolling, until position is filled. 

Qualified applicants should apply as soon as possible, indicating their first availability. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of an extension.

PhD students

Prospective PhD students should apply to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University. Please specify your interest in working with Prof. Russo in your application. Also, please specify the reasons why you would like to work with us in your statement. Once you apply, you can send an email to Prof. Russo about your application.

Undergraduate and Master’s students

The Material Robotics Lab is often seeking highly motivated undergraduate and Master’s students to assist with research projects. However, there are a limited number of positions available.
Please note that short-term projects (single semester) are generally discouraged since there is a significant amount of training required prior to participating in one of our research programs.
Students should contact Prof. Russo for more information. Please include as much information as possible in your email (CV, transcript, reason why you would like to join the lab, etc.).
I will reach out to you if we have a research opportunity that might be a good fit with your interests/profile.