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Northeastern

Global research university with co-op education

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full-TimePosted on 6/20/2026
$60.3k - $85.2k/yr
Mid
PhD
Boston, MA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems design and modeling, including finite element methods, is required.
  • A strong publication record in leading engineering or scientific journals is required.
  • Experience with micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems fabrication processes and device characterization is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct advanced research in the design, modeling, fabrication, and characterization of micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems devices, with an emphasis on electromechanical behavior and nonlinear dynamics.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
  • Contribute to sponsored research reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with sensor system integration.
  • Familiarity with experimental data analysis and custom device fabrication for materials characterization.
  • Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research teams.

About the company

Northeastern is a global research university focused on experiential learning and discovery. It combines classroom study with professional work through its extensive cooperative education program, allowing students to alternate between academics, paid internships, research, service, and global study in 100 countries. Its approach links education to real-world problems, supported by collaborations across campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, and satellite sites in Burlington and Nahant. The university’s research agenda is use-inspired, addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teams and institutes. Northeastern aims to prepare graduates with practical experience while advancing knowledge to tackle global issues across multiple disciplines.

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51-200

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New York City, New York

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What believers are saying

  • The July 2026 New York City campus launch expands admissions, brand, and employer access immediately.
  • The 840 Columbus residence hall adds 1,215 beds, supporting Boston enrollment growth through 2027.
  • Massachusetts awarded Northeastern $207,538.62 in FY26 safety research funding, validating its public-policy research engine.

What critics are saying

  • March 2025 hiring slowdowns and conservative FY26 budgets signal ongoing cost pressure.
  • Loss of two USAID grants in 2025 cuts research revenue and weakens federally funded labs.
  • Trade-secret litigation and Stephen Stoute appeals distract leadership and can escalate legal costs in FY27.

What makes Northeastern unique

  • Northeastern fused Marymount Manhattan on July 9, 2026, adding a New York City degree-granting campus.
  • Its co-op model still dominates experiential learning, anchoring employer relationships across campuses.
  • The network spans Boston, Oakland, London, and New York, widening student mobility and recruiting reach.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

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