Assistant Project Scientist - Radio Astronomy Lab

Position overview

Position title : Assistant Reseasrch Scientist

Salary range : The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position : . A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100-100,900.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : Spring 2025

Position duration : One year initial appointment, with a second year contingent upon funding and performance

Application Window

Open date : January 16, 2025

Next review date :

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date :

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Radio Astronomy Lab experiments span the measurement of primordial inflation in the polarization of the cosmic microwave background, the exploration of the cosmic dawn and reionization of the universe, the direct imaging of black holes, the detection of fast radio bursts from galactic magnetars, and the search for techno-signatures from extraterrestrial life.

Most experiments are ground based telescope arrays (e.g. HERA, Hyperion), but some are space based (e.g. LUSEE, Curios).

UC Berkeley's Radio Astronomy Laboratory seeks applications for a Project Scientist specializing in radio astronomy instrumentation design. The successful candidate will engage in, designing and developing cutting edge electronics and digital signal-processing instrumentation for experiments that facilitate the exploration and understanding of our universe. These instruments include receivers, digitizers, correlators, beamformers, spectrometers, time and frequency distribution systems, RF over fiber transmitters and receivers, and instrumentation for cosmology, pulsar, fast radio burst, and SETI research. The incumbent will be involved in national and international collaborations, and will be expected to present their electronics and developments at national and international conferences and present their instruments in peer reviewed scientific presentations.

The incumbent will also assist students, postdocs, and visiting scientists with design and development of their astronomy instrumentation.

Division : research-unit / radio-astronomy-laboratory

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)PhD or equivalent international degree

Preferred qualifications

PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.

Expertise in electronic circuit design

Proficiency with : Linux, Python, C, Verilog, VHDL, CUDA, MATLAB, and Simulink

Expertise in high throughput Digital Signal Processing (DSP), FPGA, and GPU programming

Experience in high-level design and deployment of radio astronomy instrumentation

Experience with high speed ethernet networks, and data transfer from Network Interface Board (NIC) to GPU

Strong communication skills in order to write reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of students and researchers.

Expertise in

printed circuit board layout.

Several years of experience working in a research lab.

A record of publishing in refereed journals

Commitment to collaborative development of open-source software

Familiarity with the work of the Collaboration for Astronomy Signal Processing and Electronics Research

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae -

Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging -

Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Publications -

List of Publications

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link : JPF04738

Help contact : About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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Job locationBerkeley, CA

Salary : $74,100 - $100,900