Research Fellow
Core
Develop flexible and stretchable sensing platforms for pressure, strain, bending, and tactile sensing using nano-engineered materials for applications in wearable technologies, healthcare monitoring, and soft robotics.
Role type
Research Fellow (Nano-engineering & Flexible Electronics)
Builds
Nanostructured sensing materials, flexible electrode networks, and sensor arrays
Domain
Materials engineering, nanotechnology, flexible electronics, and electromechanical sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials fabrication (electrospinning, solution processing, thin-film deposition, printing, patterning, nanocomposite fabrication), electromechanical characterization of flexible sensors, data analysis and troubleshooting, sensor optimization (sensitivity, response time, hysteresis, durability), high-quality publication writing, HDR student supervision
Preferred skills
Experience with electrospun nanofiber-based, piezoresistive, piezoelectric, or capacitive sensing platforms, industry-linked or translational research projects
Technologies
Electrospinning, solution processing, thin-film deposition, printing, patterning, nanocomposite fabrication, piezoresistive mechanisms, piezoelectric mechanisms, capacitive mechanisms
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate nanostructured sensing materials and flexible electrode networks; characterize sensing devices under pressure, strain, bending, and dynamic deformation; optimize sensor performance metrics; prepare journal publications and project reports; mentor HDR students; contribute to prototype development and industry collaboration
Seniority
Mid-level Research Fellow (PhD required, independent researcher with supervision duties)