What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellow - Electrical Engineering position at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville?
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Closing Date : 03 / 01 / 2025
Type of Position :
Researchers and Scientists
Workstudy Position : Job Type :
Fixed Duration of Project / Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available :
Institution Name :
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Summary of Job Duties :
Seeking a highly motivated individual for a Post Doctoral Fellow position in Electrical Engineering. The associated projects including high power grid-tied converters development and validations. The Post Doctoral Fellow will mainly work on conducting research, helping in day-to-day operation of the lab, and assisting faculty to supervise graduate students.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications :
Minimum qualifications :
Ph.D. in electrical engineering from an accredited institution of higher education
Hands on experience in design, development and control of power electronic converters
Experience in PCB design, gate driver design and thermal management solutions
Demonstrated knowledge power electronic circuit theory such as dc / dc converters, inverters, and multi-level converters
Demonstrated knowledge of basic PWM control methods
Demonstrated knowledge and some experience with thermal management techniques in power electronic modules and assemblies
Preferred Qualifications :
Extensive experience with medium-power or medium-voltage power converters
Proficiency in the programing of DSP or CPLD or FPGA
Experience with wide bandgap, e.g., SiC or GaN, devices / modules for power electronic system applications
Experience in EMI filters design
Experience in printed circuit board layout
Experience in the design of medium- or high-frequency transformers
Additional Information :
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information :
commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply :
Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents :
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information :
Christina Jamieson
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
800 W Dickson St
3219 Bell Engineering Center
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-3008
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Pre-employment Screening Requirements :
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity :
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Frequent Physical Activity :
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Occasional Physical Activity :
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Benefits Eligible :
