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Research Assistant

Boston, MA (Main Campus)💼 Full-time💰 $48,610–$48,610🗓 2026-02-11 → 2026-10-04

Core

Develop and assess wearable robotics, including machine-learning based exoskeleton controllers and robotic lower-limb prostheses.

Role type

Research Assistant

Builds

Wearable robotics devices, exoskeleton controllers, and prosthetic designs

Domain

Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Machine Learning

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Machine learning, robotic control, device design, experimental validation (via careerplan.io/jobs/R134824-research-assistant-at-northeastern)

Preferred skills

Leading independent research projects, supporting PhD student-led initiatives

Technologies

Machine learning frameworks, robotic control systems

Responsibilities

Develop machine-learning based exoskeleton controllers; Design and validate new robotic lower-limb prostheses; Explore high-risk high-reward research areas in device design and control; Lead own research project; Support engineering efforts for PhD student led projects