Cornell University, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position ID:Cornell-ECE-ARPLPS [#21897, WDR-00031921]
Position Title: Assistant Research Professor
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Electrical and Computer Engineering / High-Energy-Density Physics (HEDP)
Appl Deadline:2022/06/30 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/06/17, finished 2023/01/07, listed until 2022/07/01)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Laboratory of Plasma Studies at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York are looking to appoint an Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate should have a PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Plasma Physics and 3-4 years’ experience working in the area of experimental High Energy Density Physics. The candidate should have a background in pulsed power technology and plasma diagnostic techniques such as laser interferometry, Thomson scattering, x-ray imaging, x-ray and optical spectroscopy, and Faraday rotation polarimetry. Additionally, a working knowledge of scientific computing in languages such as Python and MATLAB with applications including but not limited to experimental data analysis and development of numerical models to compliment the experimental observations is desired. The job will also entail supervising MS, MEng and PhD students and working with the Director of the Laboratory of Plasma Studies on the overall research programs of the Laboratory. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and the names of at least three references. Applications must be submitted on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21897. The initial appointment will be for one year with possible extensions depending on funding and job performance.



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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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Cornell University
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Ithaca, NY 14853