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New York University

RESEARCH SCHOLAR

New York, NY · On-site

$27/hr

Description Part-Time Research Scholar Biomedical Engineering New York University Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab led by Prof. Hao Su ( at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to ...

Duke University

Research Scholar

Durham, NC · On-site

Tarannum Jaleel has an immediate on site opening for a temporary Research Scholar (three months). Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.). Be Bold. Position ...

NCIRE

Research Scholar

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$68K - $79K/yr

A postdoctoral scholar (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) is needed to advance projects to investigate ... The work environment is a biomedical research laboratory. It may include minor annoyances such as ...

NCIRE

Research Scholar

San Francisco, CA

$68K - $79K/yr

A postdoctoral scholar (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) is needed to advance projects to investigate ... The work environment is a biomedical research laboratory. It may include minor annoyances such as ...

Msk

Research Scholar

New York, NY · On-site

$77K - $85K/yr

Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our ...

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Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, qualifications, responsibilitiesEntry-level research roles, support tasks

Research Scholars typically hold advanced degrees like a Master's or Ph.D. and focus on conducting independent research, often as part of academic programs. Research Assistants usually have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and support research activities under supervision. While both roles work in academic or research settings, Research Scholars are more involved in original research, whereas Research Assistants assist with data collection and administrative tasks.

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To thrive as a Research Scholar, you need advanced analytical skills, subject matter expertise, and typically a graduate degree or ongoing enrollment in a relevant academic program. Familiarity with research methodologies, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or R), and academic databases is essential. Strong written communication, curiosity, and critical thinking set outstanding scholars apart. These skills ensure the ability to conduct rigorous research, produce publishable results, and contribute meaningfully to academic or scientific advancements.

What is a research scholar?

A research scholar is a college student or graduate who works on projects in a specific field for a university or organization. As a research scholar, you work with professors and other professionals in your field of study and focus on uncovering new information that can be published in academic or trade journals. Research scholars are often paid a stipend for a set period of time.

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Infographic showing various Research Scholar job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,799 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

RESEARCH SCHOLAR

New York University

New York, NY • On-site

$27/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

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Part-Time Research Scholar
Biomedical Engineering
New York University
Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab led by Prof. Hao Su (http://haosu-robotics.github.io) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scholar (Non-PhD) to work on mechatronics design, control, and reinforcement learning for wearable robots, surgical robots, and humanoid robots.
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. NYU Tandon fosters innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Biomedical Engineering department is at the center of a high-tech start-up culture where student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship activities are supported and nurtured both in New York City, Brooklyn and across the NYU Global Network University. NYU Tandon Biomedical Engineering department leads multidisciplinary centers in medical imaging and data analysis, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, synthetic and systems bioengineering, robotic and rehabilitation engineering, nano- and micro-bioengineering, neuro-engineering, and cell and immuno-bioengineering. Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab focuses on use-inspired fundamental research, publishes high-caliber papers in Nature, Science Robotics, Nature Machine Intelligence, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, etc., and offers entrepreneurship opportunities.
Expectations:
Candidates will be responsible for working with lab's PhD students or postdoc on mechatronics design, reinforcement learning-based robot controller development, conducting experiments and data processing.
The candidates will be expected to:
  • Conduct mechatronic system design, integration, and testing
  • Develop and evaluate models in machine learning and reinforcement learning
  • Publish papers in top robotics and AI conferences and journals
  • Collect and process data from human experiments and sensor measurements
  • Conduct human-subject experiments in medical robot applications

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in one or more of the following areas, soft robots, legged robots, mechanism design and machine design, actuator design, electric motors, motor controller, embedded system, electronics, firmware, biomechanics, IMU sensors, Nvidia Isaac Gym, Simulator, as exemplified by a strong publication record.
Expected start date and period of employment
Expected start date is immediately. This position is expected to be for 6 months.
Salary
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $27.00 per hour for up 20 hours per week. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific funding source and the terms.
Tandon faculty and students are at the forefront of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and have access to NYU's Global Network University. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidate with a B.S. and/or M.S. degree in electrical, biomedical, mechanical, computer, or aerospace engineering or mathematics or computer science. The successful candidate will be driven, creative and team-oriented with excellent writing and programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or R and training in statistical signal processing, machine learning, and capability in applying various mathematical algorithms for biomedical engineering applications, and prepared for conducting human subject research including physiological health data collection and subsequent data analysis.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV and a list of three references with complete contact information. All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: hao.su@nyu.edu and su.lab.robotics@gmail.com.
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

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Since its founding in 1831, NYU has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to an emerging middle class, embracing an urban identity and professional focus, and promoting a global vision that informs its 20 schools and colleges. Today, that trailblazing spirit makes NYU one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world, featuring top-ranked academic programs and accepting fewer than one in eight undergraduates. Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 12 study away sites throughout the world, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and more students studying abroad than any other US university.

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