Postdoctoral Fellowship - Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 24336

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Eric Sproles:  
eric.sproles

Postdoctoral Researcher

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Development of Innovative Airborne Communication Systems

Position Number: 4C0309

Department:
Earth Sciences

Division:
College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type:
Research Professional

Term: 16 months with possibility of extension, contingent on performance and funding.

Salary:
Starting $63,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type: LOA

Recruitment Type:
Open

FTE: 1.0

Benefits:
Eligible

The Spectrum Lab ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and the Geospatial Snow, Water, and Ice Resources Lab (GeoSWIRL; /0

ObXba) at Montana State University are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. The postdoc will focus on developing and deploying novel communications systems that leverage advanced computing, tethered balloons, and UAVs (Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles).

This postdoctoral fellow will develop and test communications systems deployed on tethered balloons and UAVs on a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory funded project. The postdoc will actively contribute to an interdisciplinary team working to move advanced technology applications in cybersecurity, communications technology, and national defense from concept to testing. In addition to developing prototype communication systems, the postdoc will actively participate in field testing.

Some travel is a component of the position, and the opportunity to present research at conferences is available.

The start date is flexible, but the hire must be physically located in Bozeman by August 2024. Remote positions will not be considered.

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

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Earth Sciences, or 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 in, or willingness to learn data-driven approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, to solve problems.

• A curious scholar with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and successfully 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.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This position requires considerable time inside during the development stage, and time outside while testing. While outdoor testing will not occur in inclement weather, one should expect outdoor work in cold or hot conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

THIS POSITION HAS SUPERVISORY DUTIES? No

Number Of Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

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