Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Engineer or Scientist Job No: 21021RP Department: College of Computing Work Type: Staff - Full Time Location: Remote, Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Categories: Research Department: Institute of Computing and Cybersystems To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu. Job Description Summary The Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) promotes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and learning experiences in the areas of computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. As part of its mission, the ICC creates and supports an arena in which faculty and students work collaboratively across organizational boundaries in an environment that mirrors contemporary technological innovation. The ICC has 60 members, organized into six research centers, which represent more than 20 academic disciplines at Michigan Tech. Member scientists collaborate to conduct impactful research, make valuable contributions in the field of computing, and solve problems of critical national importance. The ICC seeks to hire outstanding scientific or engineering research scientists to collaboratively develop their research portfolios in all areas of computing, core science and applied. Priority will be given to applicants that can show research achievements in the six areas represented by the ICC Centers: computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates that work on the edges of these areas. Successful candidates will show evidence of potential to both collaborate effectively with research teams and also lead an externally-funded, independent research program. Candidates should bring interesting innovative ideas to build additional collaborations across academic disciplines and provide expertise that bridges existing competencies to positively impact the success of others on campus. Successful candidates will exhibit depth of knowledge in their field(s) while exhibiting breadth and a strong desire to engage others in interdisciplinary work to advance the missions of the Institute and the University. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) Develop, plan, lead, and participate in ongoing and new research projects, with the expectation of planning and coordinating research and development tasks in collaboration with other principal investigators Lead teams and participate as an integral team member on multi-disciplinary research to solve governmental and societal needs for a diverse set of current and new research areas, including core and applied computing Be able to deal with issues encountered in data processing and analysis to ensure scientifically valid data collection and analysis Evaluate, select, and apply the results of data collected and research projects undertaken; describe and share any concerns about the results or methodology, and recommend and/or implement mitigation strategies Contribute technical expertise in core and/or applied computing at a primary and co-author level to conference presentations, journal articles, and technical reports, and be able to take the lead on preparing technical reports Lead and contribute to competitive proposals for external research funding including development of specific tasks to accomplish the proposed project aims Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work Synthesize research information and results into non-technical language for a variety of audiences Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with an emphasis on core and/or applied computing, OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with an emphasis on core and/or applied computing and at least 6 years of experience in a research-focused position Required Experience (minimum requirements) Practical, demonstrated knowledge of one or more programming languages (Python, Julia, Java, C, C++, etc.) Experience with command-line operations using the Bash/Unix shell (including Mac OSX or Linux) Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in team projects Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software Demonstrated ability in translating scientific research products into non-technical language Desirable Education and/or Experience Publication design and layout experience (e.g., LaTeX / Overleaf) Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to develop and test new hypotheses and ideas that integrate across disciplines Demonstrated ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through symposia, methods documentation, reports, and publications Demonstrated ability to meet and manage deadlines Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and types of activities Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both technical and non-technical terminology at a variety of technical-competency levels Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff Demonstrated knowledge and execution of statistics in analysis and presentation of research findings Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Ability to participate in ITAR regulated research Existing relationships with funding agencies and organizations Previous experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Inve stigator on sponsored grants or contracts Evidence of an established network to facilitate research collaborations Work Environment and/or Physical Demands Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: <ul><li>Employee Safety Overview</li><li>Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training</li><li>Annual Data Security Training</li><li>Annual Title IX Training</li></ul> Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.0 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 12 months Pay Rate/Salary No Less Than $65,000; Negotiable Based on Experience and Qualifications Title of Position Supervisor Director, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding True Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Additional Information Remote work is a possibility with this position Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements) Advertised: 05 Dec 2022 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:

Apply now Job No: 24108Department: Great Lakes Research CenterWork Type: Staff - Full TimeLocation: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)Full Time / Part Time: Full TimeCategories: Engineering, ResearchDepartment: Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 orhumanresources@mtu.edu .Job DescriptionSummaryThe Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) seeks to create, support, expand, and accelerate research activities in translational research. As a leading research Institute, the GLRC is a flagship Center of Excellence integrating faculty and professional researchers in multidisciplinary research collaborations to address critical challenges facing society. The Institute provides a full spectrum of research services, currently to more than 70 affiliated researchers from eighteen academic and non-academic units across campus, with annual research expenditures approaching $10 million.The GLRC is seeking an experienced research engineer to join our organization to facilitate multi-domain physical modeling, optimization, and engineering analysis; instrumentation, data acquisition, and digital signal processing; and apply mechanical and electrical engineering, computer programming, embedded sensor and controls to on-going and new research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a MS in mechanical or electrical engineering; have education or experience in translational research and/or commercialization; and must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)Participate as a team member in research development activities applying mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, knowledge to support the successful completion of sponsor deliverables and advance innovative approaches to systems integration in environmental, marine, and terrestrial platforms.Contribute to the design, build, and testing of systems to support multidisciplinary translational research for a variety of agencies including the NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.Participate in field deployment and testing of prototypes and contribute to reports to meet sponsor requirements and disseminate scientific/engineering knowledge.Server as both a contributor and lead on proposals to external funding agencies.Support the translation of research and innovation through SBIR/STTR and other commercialization activities.Work collaboratively with peers, supervised staff, and students towards the efficient and on-budget delivery of research tasks.Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)Masters Degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical engineeringRequired Experience (minimum requirements)10 years of industry experience beyond degree and a minimum of five years supporting translational (SBIR/STTR) research.Previous research experience serving as a Principal Investigator.Previous experience in the design, build/fabrication, and testing of experimental equipment/systems.Experience with data acquisition and embedded sensor systems including National Instruments, Arduino, Micrologix, and cDAQ/c/RIO/PXI.Experience evaluating marketability of products towards commercialization.Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams to meet program objectives.Customer discovery and client relations management.Desirable Education and/or ExperienceExperience in computer programming and coding.Multi-domain physical system modeling, optimization and engineering analysis.Experience working with UUV, AUV, and other marine assets.Experience working with Department of Defense clients.Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance which requires United States citizenship.Extensive fabrication skills including CNC and manual machining, mechanical drawings and electric schematics, welding, and building of engines, electrical, and drive systems.Proficiency with a variety of software applications including MATLAB, LabVIEW, C programming, and AutoCAD.Demonstrated ability to lead and/or contribute to publications and reports.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail.Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or AbilitiesAbility to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, including technical and non-technical groups and individuals.Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.Work Environment and/or Physical DemandsWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Required Training and Other Conditions of EmploymentEvery employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.Required University Training:Employee Safety OverviewAnnual Data Security TrainingAnnual Title IX TrainingOffers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.Other Conditions of Employment:Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilitiesFull-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.0FLSA StatusExemptNegotiable Based on ExperienceTitle of Position SupervisorDirector, Great Lakes Research CenterPosting TypePosting TypeInternal & ExternalDependent on FundingDependent on FundingTrueAdvertised: 15 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex and gender. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX , and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator . For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).#J-18808-Ljbffrby Jobble

Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Engineer or Scientist Job No: 21021RP Department: College of Computing Work Type: Staff - Full Time Location: Remote, Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Categories: Research Department: Institute of Computing and Cybersystems To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu. Job Description Summary The Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) promotes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and learning experiences in the areas of computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. As part of its mission, the ICC creates and supports an arena in which faculty and students work collaboratively across organizational boundaries in an environment that mirrors contemporary technological innovation. The ICC has 60 members, organized into six research centers, which represent more than 20 academic disciplines at Michigan Tech. Member scientists collaborate to conduct impactful research, make valuable contributions in the field of computing, and solve problems of critical national importance. The ICC seeks to hire outstanding scientific or engineering research scientists to collaboratively develop their research portfolios in all areas of computing, core science and applied. Priority will be given to applicants that can show research achievements in the six areas represented by the ICC Centers: computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates that work on the edges of these areas. Successful candidates will show evidence of potential to both collaborate effectively with research teams and also lead an externally-funded, independent research program. Candidates should bring interesting innovative ideas to build additional collaborations across academic disciplines and provide expertise that bridges existing competencies to positively impact the success of others on campus. Successful candidates will exhibit depth of knowledge in their field(s) while exhibiting breadth and a strong desire to engage others in interdisciplinary work to advance the missions of the Institute and the University. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) Develop, plan, lead, and participate in ongoing and new research projects, with the expectation of planning and coordinating research and development tasks in collaboration with other principal investigators Lead teams and participate as an integral team member on multi-disciplinary research to solve governmental and societal needs for a diverse set of current and new research areas, including core and applied computing Be able to deal with issues encountered in data processing and analysis to ensure scientifically valid data collection and analysis Evaluate, select, and apply the results of data collected and research projects undertaken; describe and share any concerns about the results or methodology, and recommend and/or implement mitigation strategies Contribute technical expertise in core and/or applied computing at a primary and co-author level to conference presentations, journal articles, and technical reports, and be able to take the lead on preparing technical reports Lead and contribute to competitive proposals for external research funding including development of specific tasks to accomplish the proposed project aims Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work Synthesize research information and results into non-technical language for a variety of audiences Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with an emphasis on core and/or applied computing, OR M.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields with an emphasis on core and/or applied computing and at least 6 years of experience in a research-focused position Required Experience (minimum requirements) Practical, demonstrated knowledge of one or more programming languages (Python, Julia, Java, C, C++, etc.) Experience with command-line operations using the Bash/Unix shell (including Mac OSX or Linux) Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in team projects Proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software Demonstrated ability in translating scientific research products into non-technical language Desirable Education and/or Experience Publication design and layout experience (e.g., LaTeX / Overleaf) Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to develop and test new hypotheses and ideas that integrate across disciplines Demonstrated ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through symposia, methods documentation, reports, and publications Demonstrated ability to meet and manage deadlines Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and types of activities Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both technical and non-technical terminology at a variety of technical-competency levels Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff Demonstrated knowledge and execution of statistics in analysis and presentation of research findings Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Ability to participate in ITAR regulated research Existing relationships with funding agencies and organizations Previous experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Inve stigator on sponsored grants or contracts Evidence of an established network to facilitate research collaborations Work Environment and/or Physical Demands Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: <ul><li>Employee Safety Overview </li><li>Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training </li><li>Annual Data Security Training </li><li>Annual Title IX Training </li></ul> Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.0 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 12 months Pay Rate/Salary No Less Than $65,000; Negotiable Based on Experience and Qualifications Title of Position Supervisor Director, Institute of Computing and Cybersystems Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding True Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) Additional Information Remote work is a possibility with this position Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements) Advertised: 05 Dec 2022 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:

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