Research Associate

Research Associate

Department: CEC Mechanical Engineering
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: To commensurate with qualifications

About UofSC
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Advertised Job Summary
Design, fabricate, and attach radar, camera systems and INS systems to a powerboat for data collection. Maintain and operate the powerboat in littoral environments that will be used to acquire measurements that are required for our research goals. Determine new sensor requirements that will aid in navigation in the littoral environment. Analyze data acquired using MATLAB or other programming languages.
Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience using sensors in littoral environments, e.g., ADVs, sonar systems, etc. Taking bathymetric and flow measurements in bodies of water.
• A strong history of scientific publications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Programming: (1) Scientific programming such as Matlab, C, etc. (2) Database knowledge such as SQL. Skills: Operate and maintain small motorboats and their engines. Fabricating using metal (welding, cutting).
Job Close Date
05/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by May 31, 2025.

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