Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics The Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics will contribute to externally funded research projects, which involve developing and testing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will conduct research focused on the development of advanced navigation solutions and integrity assessment methods for avionics applications. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from both ground and aerial systems to build a comprehensive repository for integrity analysis. Expected activities include conducting experimental data collection and analysis, supporting the preparation of reports on research activities and findings to sponsors, preparing scholarly publications, and presenting research outcomes at conferences and other professional venues. Working under the guidance of a faculty member or principal investigator, conducts advanced, independent and collaborative research, contributes to research design, execution, analysis, and publication, and builds specialized expertise in field of study. Serves as a leader on research projects and mentors students. Presents at conferences and seminars, prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and contributes to grant proposals as required. This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field. PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: GNSS positioning and timing methods, GNSS hardware, inertial navigation systems, post-processing of GNSS data, GNSS correction systems, data collection with USRP, MATLAB programming, Python programming, and GNSS simulator tools. Experience developing and operating ground stations for CubeSat missions, as well as analyzing GNSS data collected from CubeSats, is considered a plus. Teaching experience is preferred.
Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Targeted starting salary range: $70,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience and credentials.
