Research Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering

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　　Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

　　Work Type: Faculty

　　Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)

　　Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

　　Categories: Engineering, Research

　　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 [email protected].

　　Job Description Summary

　　The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University (MTU) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor position beginning February 2023. Applicants for the position is required to have experience in point-of-care testing sensors with an emphasis on research in electrochemical sensors, microfabrication, wearable sensors, and BioMEMS. Successful applicants must be able to start working at MTU as early as February 2024 but no later than March 2024

　　Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).

　　Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

　　• Coordinating a research project on microelectronics, microfabrication, point-of-care testing sensors, and electrochemical sensors

　　• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students individually and as a team

　　• Working with the supervisor in efforts to write grant proposals

　　• Setting up a research laboratory

　　• Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

　　Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

　　• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

　　• M.S. in Electrical Engineering

　　• B.S. in Electrical Engineering

　　Required Experience (minimum requirements)

　　• Minimum 4 years of postdoctoral associate experience

　　• Experience and a strong interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

　　• Vast experience in engineering research resulting in scholarly publications

　　Desirable Education and/or Experience

　　• Teaching experience of a microfabrication course at college-level

　　• Advising experience of multiple Ph.D. and MS students

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

　　• An ability to design and fabricate analog and digital circuits, electrochemical sensors, point-of-care testing sensors, and microfluidic devices and systems

　　• Strong knowledge of electrochemical systems and biomedical sensors

　　• Experience in electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

　　Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

　　An ability to write research proposals to federal agencies

　　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.

　　Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

　　Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

　　The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

　　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:

　　Employee Safety Overview

　　Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

　　Annual Data Security Training

　　Annual Title IX Training

　　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. This is not an E-Verified Position.

　　Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

　　1

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Appointment Term

　　9 months

　　Shift

　　Pay Rate/Salary

　　Title of Position Supervisor

　　Department Chair

　　Posting Type

　　Internal & External

　　Dependent on Funding

　　Yes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

　　Applicants should submit a cover letter attesting the qualification, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and accomplishments (up to two pages), statement of teaching experience (up to two pages), and a list of three references. Inquiries on the position can be directed to Dr. Jin Choi ([email protected]).

　　Additional Information

　　Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

　　Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution (https://www.mtu.edu/advance/) that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.

　　Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest.

　　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.

　　Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

　　Advertised: 15 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: