Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Position Information
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | STFR003681 |
| Division/College | College of Engineering |
| Interdisciplinary Division/College | |
| Location | Boston Main Campus |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full Time |
| Grade | 10 |
| Posting Date | 04/26/2017 |
| Responsibilities | The Postdoctoral Research Associate performs basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assists the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Maintains the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete to include: Managing the data generated for and by the research activities in the ALERT Center. Managing the public disclosure of the research and its contents, making sure that no sensitive information or data is publicly disclosed. Preparing, writing and getting at least one a peer reviewed research paper, presentation, in the photovoltaic area. Assisting in finding a topic, writing and winning a grant/contract to conduct research in the mission area of the ALERT Center of excellence (explosive detection, mitigation or response). |
| Qualifications | PhD in applications of photovoltaic cells with an emphasis on maximizing power output in changing weather, sun declination (azimuth and elevation), changing wavelength effects in the atmosphere and in the photovoltaic sensor. |
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Documents Needed to Apply
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