Postdoctoral Fellowship - Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems

Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowship – Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems role at Montana State University – Office of Student Engagement (position number STAFF – VA – 24336).

Contact:
Eric Sproles, , eric.sproles.

Classification

Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher.

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems.

Department:
Earth Sciences Division, College of Letters & Science. Appointment Type:
Research Professional (Contract). Duration: 16 months, with possible extension contingent on performance and funding.

Salary: $63,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Location:

Bozeman, MT – must be physically located by August 2024; remote positions not considered.

• Develop and test novel communications systems to be deployed on low‑altitude aircraft.
• Field‑test and evaluate communication systems on low‑altitude aircraft.
• Develop assessments of the different communication systems.
• Actively contribute to an interdisciplinary research team.
• Author and contribute to research publications and presentations.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and testing wireless communications systems.
• Ability to fly Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) with training once hired.

• Expertise in flying Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for research.
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying novel communications systems.
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills supported by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience or willingness to learn data‑driven approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models.

• Be a curious scholar with a strong work ethic.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to work individually and meet deadlines.
• Serve as an active contributor to an inclusive, interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain excellent records and metadata of work efforts.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Physical Demands:
Requires considerable time indoors during development and time outdoors during testing; outdoor work may be in cold or hot conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

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