Post Doctorate Research Associate - Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

The Environmental/Integrated Sensors teams within the Earth System Predictability & Resiliency Group of ESSD is seeking candidates to lead key tasks and support interdisciplinary projects including:

• Developing advanced sensing systems for earth system science and renewable energy.
• Developing advanced energy-harvesting systems for small sensors/transmitters as well as remote sensing platforms.
• Studying the environmental impact of conventional hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems by detecting and tracking fish or other animals in the river or ocean using underwater acoustic telemetry.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Qualifications: Candidates received a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, material science, or related field. Proficient with micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) fabrication. Hands-on experience with clean room with sensor manufacturing. Experience with instrumentation and system integration. Experience with Fortran, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or assembly programming languages. Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and meet project milestones. Strong communication skills for presenting complex scientific and engineering concepts, research results, and broader impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.