POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE 

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Professor Joo H. Kim.  

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. This individual hired in this position will be working with faculty at NYU Tandon and NYU Langone. 

Expectations 

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the area of shoulder arthroplasty (joint replacement) design, biomechanical analysis, and experiments. Research activities will include design and analysis of mechanisms for shoulder joint replacements; biomechanical modeling and its integration with shoulder joint replacement mechanisms; kinematic and dynamic analysis; development and validation of testing apparatus; and experimental testing of mechanism prototypes. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to publish their work in high-impact journals and conferences and mentor graduate students. The position is immediately available for the duration of one year with a flexible start date and can be renewed based on performance and availability of funds.

Salary:

Salary range - In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the initial annual base salary for this position is $64,063

Candidates should have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Ideal candidates should have a strong background and/or experience with mechanisms and mechanical design, computational modeling (including finite element analysis and multibody system dynamics), kinematic and dynamic modeling and analysis of mechanical systems, biomechanics and biomechanical systems modeling, robotics, fabrication and testing of mechanisms, and applications of machine learning and AI. A strong record of publications and communication skills are also required. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit, as one PDF, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,

• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,

• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,

• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to joo.h.kim@nyu.edu and jie.yao@nyulangone.org.  

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.  Earliest expected start date is March 2026.  

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