Research Associate or Research Scientist/Engineer
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This position includes working in a facility with controlled research restrictions; therefore, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for the position. The position involves working with, handling, and controlling sensitive information.
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24155 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Krishna Rupavatharam at (406) 994-7675 or krishna.rupavatharam@montana.edu. |
Classification Title | Research Scientist and/or Research Engineers |
Working Title | Research Associate or Research Scientist/Engineer |
Brief Position Overview | Spectrum Lab is seeking several candidates at Research Associate and Research Scientist or Engineer levels to immediately contribute to current grant and contract research activities in the applied research areas of experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Communications, Quantum Networks, Quantum Communications, Fiber optics, or Non-linear Optics. This individual would also participate in current and new projects in collaboration with other Spectrum Lab personnel, MSU Faculty, or local industry. These individuals are expected to work productively both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team as per project requirements. Current applied research areas at Spectrum Lab include remote sensing (microwave and optical range, Doppler, polarimetry, and geo-location sensing), microwave photonics, optical signal processing, advanced imaging techniques, digital holography, quantum optics, quantum networking, electromagnetic wave propagation, opto-mechanical design, non-linear optics, and laser development. These individuals will be expected to work on various project tasks that are autonomous in nature, but which will integrate with or benefit the project as a whole. These individuals are planned to be hired at Research Associate, Research Scientist or Research Engineer levels. The individuals title is negotiable, depending on the education, experience, and interests of the candidate and on whether expected contributions in the described duties will be more in the areas of engineering or science. |
Position Number | 4C9641 |
Department | Spectrum Lab |
Division | Office of Research and Economic Development |
Appointment Type | Professional |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Exempt |
Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
Contract Type | LOA |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | Spectrum Lab is an interdisciplinary MSU research center established in 1999 and reports to the Vice-President of Research and Economic Development and Graduate Education (VPREDGE). It is dedicated to innovation in applied optics and photonics with a three-fold mission to:
Spectrum Lab’s location close to the MSU-Bozeman campus and in close proximity to spin-off companies and other local industry facilitates collaboration with MSU faculty and researchers and our local industry partners. The lab has several research grants and contracts in the areas of remote sensing, coherent imaging, and optical signal processing with average annual expenditures of roughly $1M. |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | Research Associate:
Research Scientist/Engineer:
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information |
This position includes working in a facility with controlled research restrictions; therefore, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for the position. The position involves working with, handling, and controlling sensitive information. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding. 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. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
This position has supervisory duties? | Yes |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search. |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on November 29, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | This position includes working in a facility with controlled research restrictions; therefore, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for the position. The position involves working with, handling, and controlling sensitive information. |
EEO Statement | Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. |
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