[labnetwork] Research Positions at the University of Maine

[Tracy Richardson]

Dear Colleagues,

We have an opening for a research associate/postdoctoral research associate
position at the Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies
(FIRST) at the University of Maine. Please help us recruit for
this position.

*Purpose: *To support research and development activities related to
projects funded at FIRST in the areas of sensor technology.



*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

·       Design, fabricate, and test semiconductor electronic circuitry,
devices and communication systems, sensors, wireless sensor systems,
wireless surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor and materials, for detection of
temperature, pressure, strain, and/or corrosion in high-temperature
harsh-environment conditions.

·       Design, fabricate, and test advanced materials and coatings for
thermal transport and apply the materials and techniques developed towards
energy scavenging electronic devices to operate in harsh environment
conditions.

·       Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects
autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty, staff, postdocs
and students.

·       Maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of
results.

·       Prepare manuscripts for publication in collaboration with UM
faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.

·       Present research findings at professional meetings.

·       Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.

·       Assist with formal teaching in areas of expertise.

·       Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.



*Knowledge and Skills Qualifications: *



*Required: *

·       Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science,
Physics, or related field.

·       Experience in semiconductor electronic circuitry, RF microwave
tools and techniques.

*Preferred: *

·       PhD or MSc in the respective areas.

·       Knowledge and familiarity with semiconductor electronic circuitry,
RF microwave devices including network analyzer measurements, impedance
matching techniques, microelectronic device design and fabrication
(photolithography, thin film deposition, and other clean room procedures),
and materials characterization techniques.

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

·       Ability to develop manuscripts and deliver presentations.


To apply, click here
<https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=72106&job=research-associate-or-postdoctoral-research-associate>
.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Tracy

Tracy L. Richardson, Assistant Director
Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies
(formerly the Laboratory for Surface Science & Technology)
www.umaine.edu/first
University of Maine
5708 ESRB-Barrows, Room 269
Orono, ME  04469-5708
Tel: (207) 581-2254
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