Opportunities

Postdoctoral researchers

The Material Robotics Lab at Boston University has multiple open positions for highly motivated postdocs to join our team’s research efforts in the broad areas of soft robotics and surgical robotics with applications in interventional endoscopy.

Core research areas of these open positions include (but are not limited to):

• Soft sensing, with a special focus on optical technologies;
• Small-scale soft robotic actuators;
• Origami-inspired soft robotics.

Strong design, prototyping, and system integration skills are preferred.

Experience with animal experiments and the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians is helpful.

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should be sent to contain a complete resume, cover letter describing research interests and goals, full list of publications, copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, and the names and contact information of three references (expected to provide letters of recommendation). Submit the PDF file to russos@bu.edu.

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.