What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Effects Engineer (Assistant Research Innovator) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
The IU Center for Reliable and Trusted Electronics (CREATE) is seeking a highly motivated Junior Radiation Effects Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Center Director, graduate students, and program sponsors to analyze and evaluate the impact of radiation on electronic systems and materials, ensuring the reliability of devices used in space, defense, and other radiation-prone environments. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in radiation effects testing and analysis.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Conducts radiation testing and characterization of electronic components and materials.
- Assists in analyzing radiation effects on semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems through modeling, simulation, and experimental studies.
- Collaborates with program sponsors to ensure program alignment.
- Contributes to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation of research findings.
- Plans and executes radiation component testing for TID, SEE, DD, and Prompt Dose environments.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring the accuracy of testing procedures.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Core
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Research Innovation Car Track
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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