Postdoctoral research associate in knit robotic textiles
The Hybrid Body Lab at Cornell University is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative team led by Cindy Kao.
Skillset:
Digital knitting experience with Shima Seiki knit machines
Application and additional information.
Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis for a start date as soon as August 2025.
Postdoctoral Associate
Jung-hye Shin has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary, community-engaged research team exploring housing, aging, accessibility, and smart housing technologies. This position spans Ithaca, NY, and Madison, WI, and supports three interconnected projects:
- Comparative Housing Policy Study – Cross-national analysis of aging-in-place and accessibility policies in Australia, the UK, Germany, and the US.
- ARHAT Implementation Study – Evaluation of the Augmented Reality Home Assessment Tool with home health and aging service agencies in NY and WI.
- Smart Home AR Headset Project – Rapid prototyping and community-engaged testing with housing professionals, health providers, and people with disabilities and their caregivers.
The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to design, data collection, policy analysis, prototyping, and dissemination. Candidates with expertise in any area—policy, AR/VR tools, community engagement, or programming—are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to grow in other areas through collaborative mentorship and team-based learning.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information visit: hr.cornell.edu/eeo.