Research Assistant (Ingestible Robotics for IBD)
Core
Design, fabricate, and test miniaturized ingestible robotic capsules for non-invasive diagnosis and targeted treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Role type
Research Assistant (Ingestible Robotics & Biomedical Engineering)
Builds
Ingestible robotic platforms for IBD diagnostics and therapeutics
Domain
Biomedical engineering, micro/nano-robotics, gastrointestinal physiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Embedded systems, FPGA programming, C/C++/Python, low-power circuit design, micro-fabrication, CAD software, data analysis
Preferred skills
Rapid prototyping (3D printing), cleanroom processes, experimental design in robotics/MEMS/biomedical devices
Technologies
FPGA, C, C++, Python, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design and prototype ingestible robotic capsule systems; Conduct in-vitro and ex-vivo experiments in simulated GI environments; Develop and integrate biocompatible sensing modules for biomarker detection; Test targeted drug delivery mechanisms; Perform data analysis and contribute to research publications
Seniority
Junior, hands-on research support