Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Temporary Research Associate
Temporary Research Associate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, based in Worcester, West Midlands, paying £35.00 per hour. This is a temporary role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £35.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · Hybrid
- Location
- Worcester, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
About 10% above the going rate for research scientist
Reference 567633223361958211
About the role
JOB TITLE
Temporary Research Associate
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Electrical & Computer Engineering - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Professor Makaroff is seeking a temporary Research Associate to coordinate joint computational and experimental work with Harvard University
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Coordination of WPI-MGH joint computational and experimental research work with Professor Fried and his team on activation/inhibition of cortical neurons by magnetic microstimulation (micro-coils). Simulation of coil fields in a dense cellular environment.
Requirements:
Biomedical engineer with knowledge of neuronal activation and interactions including synaptic activation. Knowledge of NEURON software is a plus.
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate: $35.00 per hour. This is a hybrid, 15 hour per week position until the end of August 2026.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Reference: 567633223361958211 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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