Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanical Evaluation of Wearable Technology

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA, United States
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomechanical Evaluation of Wearable Technology

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area Bioengineering

Position Description
The Harvard Biodesign Lab invites applications for an immediate opening on a research project focused on biomechanical, physiological, and clinical evaluations of a back exosuit that is lightweight and pliable and can assist with hip and back movement by applying appropriately timed joint torques to the wearer. The successful candidate will have clinical trial and human subjects experience, will work as part of a larger team to assist with collecting and analyzing data gathered from human subjects, both in field, clinic and lab studies as part of evaluations of the technology. A large part of the role will focus on supporting a yearlong field study evaluating the technology in clinical and industrial settings. This may...