• Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

    Ohio University (Athens, OH)


    Job Description:

    The Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio University invites applications for the grant-funded, full-time, benefits eligible position of Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will contribute to externally funded research projects, which involve developing and testing positioning, navigation, and timing ( PNT ) systems.

     

    The Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics will conduct research focused on the development of advanced navigation solutions and integrity assessment methods for avionics applications. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from both ground and aerial systems to build a comprehensive repository for integrity analysis.

     

    Expected activities include conducting experimental data collection and analysis, supporting the preparation of reports on research activities and findings to sponsors, preparing scholarly publications, and presenting research outcomes at conferences and other professional venues.

     

    Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: GNSS positioning and timing methods, GNSS hardware, inertial navigation systems, post-processing of GNSS data, GNSS correction systems, data collection with USRP , MATLAB programming, Python programming, and GNSS simulator tools. Teaching experience is preferred, as the Research Scholar may contribute to the development of novel graduate and undergraduate courses related to avionics and navigation.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field by the start date of appointment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: GNSS positioning and timing methods, GNSS hardware, inertial navigation systems, post-processing of GNSS data, GNSS correction systems, data collection with USRP , MATLAB programming, Python programming, and GNSS simulator tools. Teaching experience is preferred, as the Research Scholar may contribute to the development of novel graduate and undergraduate courses related to avionics and navigation

     

    Planning Unit: Russ College of Engineering & Technology

     

    Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

     

    Campus: Athens

     

    Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Dr. Sabrina Ugazio, [email protected]

     

    Employment Type: full-time term

    Advertised Salary:

    Commensurate with experience and credentials