The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in upper atmospheric space science. All ranks will be considered. The successful candidate will become a key member of the interdisciplinary Center for Space Science and Engineering Research (www.space.vt.edu). The Center’s current research focus includes ground-based HF radar measurements, space-based mission design, instrument design and remote sensing, empirical and advanced computational modeling of the upper atmospheric space environment, ground based magnetometer measurements and space data analysis. The candidate is expected to be a significant contributor to the continued growth of the Center through development of a vigorous funded research program and a specialized graduate curriculum. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the broader research and educational mission of the ECE Department.
- An earned PhD with research in space science or a related field is required and must be completed prior to employment.
- The candidate is expected to have expertise in either space-based instrumentation (e.g. satellites or sounding rockets), ground-based instrumentation (e.g. radar, lidar, optical, or GPS), or computational modeling of the space environment (MHD or PIC).
- Prior experience in the role of PI or Co-PI on funded research projects is desirable.
- The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a nationally recognized funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in department, college and/or university service and outreach activities.
Please see http://www.ece.vt.edu for a complete description of the ECE department.
The Department
The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 70 faculty members and research expenditures of approximately $25 million annually. The ECE Department has an endowment in excess of $13 million. A top priority of the endowment is the support of outstanding graduate students. The Department currently enrolls approximately 750 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
The Application Process
Qualified applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a list of at least three references electronically to http://jobs.vt.edu to posting number 090337. Please follow carefully the instructions found on the employment website regarding the application submission process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept paper applications. Paper applications or electronic applications sent via e-mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2009, however, will continue until the position is filled with an appropriate candidate. The anticipated start date is January, 2010.
Applications from women and other underrepresented populations in engineering are especially encouraged. Virginia Tech has a program designed to support the retention and advancement of female faculty; see http://www.advance.vt.edu/. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify K. Atkins, ECE Dept, (540) 231-4136 or TDD/PC 1-800-828-1120 or Voice 1-800-828-1140.
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