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Purpose of the Position:
This Temporary Research Aide position supports faculty-led research under the supervision of Jenny Sabin as part of the URoL:EN NSF-funded project. The role is mission critical to advancing the next phase of material and fabrication testing, with a focus on bioinspired knit material development.
The position requires specialized knowledge and prior hands-on experience within the lab, particularly in developing and testing innovative textile-based materials. This short-term, in-person appointment ensures continuity and progress during a key research phase.
Duties and Responsibilities may include:

• Support the development and refinement of bioinspired knit materials, building on prior lab research and fabrication methods.
• Assist in material testing and prototyping, ensuring alignment with established research processes and project goals.
• Contribute to the next phase of material and fabrication testing, applying knowledge from previous work to maintain consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with faculty and research team members to integrate material experimentation with fabrication workflows.
• Document research processes, material tests, and outcomes for analysis and reporting.
• Assist in preparing research outputs, including visual documentation, diagrams, and written summaries.
• Maintain organized records of materials, samples, and fabrication iterations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in textile development, knit fabrication, or material-based research.
• Familiarity with bioinspired design approaches and experimental material systems.
• Experience working with fabrication tools or textile machinery is preferred.
• Ability to work independently on assigned research tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Experience contributing to interdisciplinary research in a lab or academic setting.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in the Sabin Lab or similar research environment involving material and textile development.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to fabrication and testing of experimental materials.
• Familiarity with URoL:EN NSF project workflows or related research strongly preferred.
• Ability to support hands-on research and material experimentation in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills to track and document iterative material processes.

Location: Ithaca Main Campus, 129 Sibley Hall, 921 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853
Supervisor: Jenny Sabin
University Job Title:
Temporary Research Aide
Job Family:
Temporary Academic Support
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Ann Owens
Contact Email:
aao29@cornell.edu
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2026-05-20