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# Research Associate - Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Department (ECSE)

- **Company:** Case Western Reserve University
- **Location:** Cleveland, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Robotic Automation Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us13c1f47d0fb0a703c2fd4c1c9d45653a/eaa

## About the Role

Experience: PhD degree (or having completed all of the requirements of a PhD degree
by the start date) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
preferred with 0-3 years experience. Specific knowledge in the theory and/or practice of
robotics is required., 3. Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting., Experience: PhD degree (or having completed all of the requirements of a PhD degree
by the start date) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
preferred with 0-3 years experience. Specific knowledge in the theory and/or practice of
robotics is required.
REQUIRED SKILLS

 1. Specific knowledge in theory and/or practice of robotics, and magnetic resonance
imaging.

 2. Prior publications in related areas.
 3. Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting.

## Description

To be primarily responsible for parts of an NIH-funded project. Research will focus on
design, implementation, analysis, validation, and evaluation of robotic sensing,
planning, and control algorithms, and design and prototyping of robotic hardware
platforms, with applications to image-guided and intelligent medical robotic systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 1. Participate in regular group meetings.
 2. Write reports to funding agencies.
 3. Advise student researchers.
 4. Co-author academic publications
 4. Plan and implement new projects / evaluate research results.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 1. Perform other duties as assigned
CONTACTS
Department: Department staff and faculty
University: Collaborating faculty, research administration, purchasing, contracting
External: contract engineering vendors, outside academic collaborators
Students: graduate and undergraduate researchers


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