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Post Doctoral (Research Assistant/Associate)
NEAR Lab - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Portland State University
The Northwest Electromagnetics and Acoustics Research Laboratory (NEAR-Lab, nearlab.ece.pdx.edu), located in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Portland State University (PSU), has a
post-doctoral position immediately available in the area of underwater acoustics applied to environmental sensing. The position will support the Conservation Technology Initiative, a collaboration between the NEAR-Lab,
the Environmental Science and Management Department at PSU, and the Nature Conservancy, with a focus on the development of sensor technologies and processing strategies for environmental sensing and natural resource
management applications. Portland State University, located in the scenic Willamette valley and surrounded by the "Silicon Forest", is the largest university in Oregon and has a rapidly expanding research presence.
This job requires technical knowledge, as well as the ability to manage a multi-faceted research project. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability in one or more of the following technical areas: modeling
of underwater acoustic propagation and scattering; development and deployment of underwater sensor networks; creation of advanced signal and array processing algorithms; and the development of system concepts to exploit
relevant phenomenon. The candidate is expected to conduct research, supervise research assistants and students, take a leadership role in field and laboratory experimentation, contribute to the writing of
publications/proposals, and interact with sponsors and external collaborators. Some travel for field collections, particularly to the Hawaiian Islands, is anticipated.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or associated discipline and experience in engineering related research with development of algorithms and/or hardware for sensing applications. Experience
in acoustic wave propagation and scattering, computational methods, sensor systems specification, and environmental sensing applications is preferred. This is a fixed term appointment funded for one year from date of hire
with excellent possibility of continued funding.
To Apply
Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, and a list of three references to Dawn Larson, larsondm@pdx.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt; position will remain open until finalists are
identified.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or
dependant at any of the Oregon University System institutions.
"Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity."
Posted 9/17/09
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