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    Research Associate or Research Scientist/Engineer - Bozeman, United States - Montana State University, Inc

    Montana State University, Inc
    Montana State University, Inc Bozeman, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    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:

    Develop and help commercialize Montana grown opto-electronic technologies.
    Transfer and develop technologies to Montana companies.
    Provide enhanced educational, research, and employment opportunities for Montana undergraduate and graduate students.


    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.

    Duties and Responsibilities


    Conduct, report, and publish (when applicable) scientific/engineering research projects in applied optics, photonics and quantum technologies, including conducting independent research, conducting research as a team member, and leading a team of researchers.

    Supervise teams of undergraduate and graduate student researchers on research projects, including assigning tasks, providing technical assistance and advice, and following up on task completion and reporting.

    Depending on the positions title, individual experience and qualification, collaborate with research teams to develop new areas of applied optics, quantum optics and photonics research and actively contribute to obtaining funding through successful research proposals as a key contributor on the proposed work.

    Interact productively with research team, with MSU faculty, or with local companies with the goal of developing and/or helping to commercialize new technologies.

    Execute assignments and tasks that are specialized and advanced in nature with minimum supervision.

    Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    Research Associate:


    Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of 2 or more 3 years of research/laboratory experience in applied optics or quantum technology either in an academic institution or industry OR Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of research experience (academic or industrial) in applied optics or quantum technology.

    Successful record of research or professional experience in the areas of Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Communications, Quantum networks, Non-linear optics or Fiber Optics.


    Research Scientist/Engineer:


    Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of 2 or more years of experience (academic or industrial) in experimental or applied optics and original work in experimental or applied optics and a record of leadership in the acquisition and conduct of externally (e.g.

    government) funded research program in optics OR Ph.
    D.

    degree (recently awarded) in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of original work in experimental or applied optics and the demonstrated potential for leadership in the acquisition and conduct of externally (e.g.

    government) funded research program in optics.

    Successful record of research or professional experience in the areas of Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Communications, Quantum networks, Non-linear optics or Fiber Optics.

    Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

    Record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals, patents, or presentations at technical conferences.

    Have demonstrated the ability to actively and significantly contributed to the development of an innovative and externally funded research or development program.

    Record of successfully completing and documenting research or development projects.
    Demonstrated business development skills in research and development.
    Good theoretical skills as demonstrated in academic work, technical writing, or work products.
    Demonstrated experience in the use of technical and experimental computer software (such as MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, LabView).
    Demonstrated experience in conducting hands-on experimental research, including skills in electronics and optics.
    Demonstrated ability in successful technical project management.

    The Successful Candidate Will


    Possess the ability to work productively in a professional manner, both autonomously and as a member of a team, prioritizing work in a challenging environment with many demands.

    Possess the interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues in academia and private companies.

    Possess effective written and oral communication skills, publishing results of research in conference proceedings or Possess the ability to handle and control material of a sensitive nature.

    Possess the ability to actively propose and significantly contribute to the development of innovative and externally funded research projects.
    Possess leadership potential and capabilities.

    Possess the ability and desire to significantly contribute to the research missions of Spectrum Lab and the objectives of the grants and contracts.

    Have demonstrated ability to maintain effective attention to detail, to meet deadlines, and to well document and maintain thorough records of their work.

    Have the ability and desire to work with and engage a diverse community of individuals on campus and in the larger research community, including faculty, research staff, students, and colleagues in academia and private companies.

    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
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