Researcher or Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering - CEARL

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Computational Electromagnetics and Antennas Research Lab at Penn State University seeks a Researcher or Assistant Research Professor to lead projects in antenna design and mechanical simulation. This non-tenure-line position offers opportunities to manage cutting-edge research in electromagnetics, with a term funded for one year and potential for renewal.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree by appointment start date.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and engineering drawing review.
• Industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and manage the production lab.
• Assist in proposal writing and preparing project reports.
• Ensure project timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Tolerancing

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Computational Electromagnetics and Antennas Research Lab (CEARL) of the Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly qualified individual for a non-tenure-line position at the rank of Researcher or Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating projects and managing the production lab within CEARL.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the position will be assisting the mechanical development of cutting-edge research programs, including antenna design and mechanical simulation, as well as the preparation of reports for relevant sponsored contracts. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in funded projects that will seek to develop advanced and transformative technologies in electromagnetics.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate projects and manage the production lab.
• Assist in proposal writing.
• Prepare project reports.
• Oversee and manage projects.
• Develop and implement project timelines, as well as ensure deliverables, deadlines, goals, and objectives of projects are met.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Candidates will be considered for the rank commensurate with their education and experience in accordance with AC21 (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21).

The successful candidate must have a master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field by the appointment start date. In addition, they must have working knowledge of SolidWorks and be proficient in the creation and critical review of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and tolerance analysis. United States Citizenship is required. Industrial experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit a current CV/resume with their online application and be prepared, if requested, to send the names and addresses of at least three references to:

Prof. Douglas H. Werner

The Pennsylvania State University

Department of Electrical Engineering

211A EE East

University Park, PA 16802 [e-mail]

This is a term position, funded for one year from date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal. The working location for this position will be University Park, PA.

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