Entry Date: July 2026
Employee:
Job code and Title: Research Associate
Business Title: Research Associate
Department ID and Name: 395100 Elec, Comp, & Sys Engineering (ECSE)
School: Case School of Engineering
Location: Engineering Campus
Supervisor Name and Title: Dr. Cenk Cavusoglu
POSITION OBJECTIVE
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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
QUALIFICATIONS
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
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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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position entails working in a research laboratory. The selected applicant will be
expected to maintain all required certification for laboratory work and adhere to all
safety regulations. The position may require extended hours including weekends as
experiments dictate.
CITY OF CLEVELAND PAY TRANSPARENCY ORDINANCE
In compliance with the City of Cleveland’s Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27,
2025), the annual starting base salary range for this position is from $52,000 –$80,000. CWRU
considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the
research grant, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work
experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity. University employees enjoy a
comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition
assistance, and paid time off.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
The candidates should submit their CV and list of publications.
