Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics to contribute to externally funded projects, developing and testing positioning, navigation, and timing systems for avionics applications.

The role involves data collection from ground and aerial systems, analysis, reports to sponsors, publications, and presenting results at conferences; leadership on research projects and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to externally funded research projects developing PNT systems.
• Conduct data collection and analysis from ground and aerial platforms; prepare reports and publications.
• Lead and mentor students; present results at conferences and respond to sponsors.

Skills

GNSS positioning

Inertial navigation systems

GNSS data processing

USRP data collection

MATLAB programming

Python programming

GNSS simulator tools

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

USRP

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

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Posting Details

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Position Information

Business Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• medical
• vision
• dental
• basic and supplemental life
• winter break closure
• paid holidays
• educational benefits for you and eligible dependents
• sick leave
• vacation
• retirement

Posting Number 2016567T Job Description Summary Department Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics will contribute to externally funded research projects, which involve developing and testing positioning, navigation, and timing ( PNT ) systems. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will conduct research focused on the development of advanced navigation solutions and integrity assessment methods for avionics applications.

• collecting and analyzing data from both ground and aerial systems to build a comprehensive repository for integrity analysis.
• conducting experimental data collection and analysis, supporting the preparation of reports on research activities and findings to sponsors, preparing scholarly publications, and presenting research outcomes at conferences and other professional venues.
• Working under the guidance of a faculty member or principal investigator, conducts advanced, independent and collaborative research, contributes to research design, execution, analysis, and publication, and builds specialized expertise in field of study.
• Serves as a leader on research projects and mentors students.
• Presents at conferences and seminars, prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and contributes to grant proposals as required.
• Level Summary Provides professional expertise to the University community.
• Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university.
• Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience.
• Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
• Supervisory Responsibilities None; may assist with training student employees.
• Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.
• Problem Solving Handles a variety of problems with some independence.
• Independence of Action Works under close supervision.
• Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor. Shares knowledge with team members.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: GNSS positioning and timing methods, GNSS hardware, inertial navigation systems, post-processing of GNSS data, GNSS correction systems, data collection with USRP , MATLAB programming, Python programming, and GNSS simulator tools. Experience developing and operating ground stations for CubeSat missions, as well as analyzing GNSS data collected from CubeSats, is considered a plus.

Teaching experience is preferred Department Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Pay Rate Targeted starting salary range: $70,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience and credentials.

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Pay Grade RES 01 Pay Range $43,888.00+ FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Research Special at-will appointment Employment Type full-time term Job Family Research Administration Job Sub Family Postdoc Job Level POSTDOC Job Open Date 10/30/2026 Posting End Date 11/14/2026 Planning Unit Russ College of Engineering & Technology Work Schedule M-F, 8-5, Nights and Weekends as required. Months 12 month Campus Athens, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 40 Expected duration of assignment 12-months with an opportunity to renew for an additionl 12-months based on satisfactory performance and continued funding Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Sabrina Ugazio, Associate Professor, [e-mail]

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