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Posted May 18, 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow in Soft Robotics

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 02163 Full Time
Reference: 284637926

Harvard University



Position
Details

Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Soft Robotics
School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area
Position Description
The Wood Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to explore new methods for embodied intelligence in soft and reconfigurable robots.
Basic Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Materials Science, or related field by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
A complete application must include an updated CV, a cover letter, 1-2 representative publications, and names and e-mails for three references. All documents must be submitted here through the website; applications will not be accepted by email.
Contact Information
Hetchen Ehrenfeld
Contact Email [email protected]
Salary Range
$67,600 – $91,826
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Publication
    Optional Documents
    1. Publication 2




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