ResponsibilitiesThe Integrated Sensors team within the Earth System Predictability & Resiliency Group of ESSD is seeking candidates to lead key tasks and support interdisciplinary projects including:
- Developing advanced sensing systems for earth system science and renewable energy. These next-generation sensors are not only fast, accurate, and versatile in terms of system performance but also lightweight, small, and soft. They can also be adapted for challenging environments such as deep subsurface and the Arctic environments, as well as for chemical detection.
- Studying the environmental impact of conventional hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems by detecting and tracking fish or other animals in the river or ocean using underwater acoustic telemetry.
- Studying and mitigating the environmental impact of wind energy by detecting and tracking bats and birds using radio telemetry.
- The primary scope of this position includes advanced sensing material design and testing, signal acquisition in laboratory settings and field environment, generation of intellectual properties, and writing of high-impact papers.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must have received a PhD in material science, engineering or related field within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with designing and testing sensing material.
- Experience in prototyping, fielding testing and demonstration.
- Solid understanding of principles and concepts of material science and engineering.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly publications, patent and/or proposal writing.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate within a multidisciplinary development team environment.
- Must be comfortable working in the field, including deploying equipment and testing in forested environments.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot Applicable.
Testing Designated PositionThis is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
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* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Minimum SalaryUSD $69,000.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $119,100.00/Yr.
