Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job no: 509208

Position type: Staff Full Time

Benefit Status: Benefited-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Electrical & Computer Eng

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Applications Open: Jul 08 2021

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The successful applicant will conduct analytical and experimental research in ultrawide-bandgap high-frequency electronic devices and assist the immediate supervisor with writing scholarly articles and proposals. For more information, please contact Prof. Man Hoi Wong at manhoi_wong@uml.edu.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field


• Good track record of research and publications


• Strong background with device fabrication in a cleanroom environment


• Familiarity with RF/microwave measurements


• Experience with device simulation tools (e.g. Silvaco Atlas, Synopsis Sentaurus, ADS)

Additional Considerations:

• A minimum number of 3 peer-reviewed journal publications in the field


• Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment


• Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electron-beam lithography

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML employees within the Grants and Contracts bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with a renewal contingent upon funding and successful performance.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.