Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ph.D. level) or Researcher (Masters level) - Engineering -...
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Job no: 505751
Position type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Salary commensurate with education/experience and grant
Applications Open: Jun 29 2020
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The successful applicant will help execute projects and conduct research (analytical and/or experimental) related to energy resiliency.This advertisement spans numerous positions anticipated that pertain to: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering, and Physics. The projects may involve:

The successful applicant will work with an immediate supervisor in writing scholarly articles and research proposals, help to manage and educate graduate or undergraduate students, and assist in the successful operation of the laboratories and facilities. The initial appointment will be for one to two years with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Conduct research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This specifically involves:

2. Assist supervisor in writing scholarly articles and research proposals

3. Attend Meetings related to the research projects

4. Supervision of Graduate Students

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

**Candidates with a M.S. Degree will be considered (as Researcher-Masters level) if they have significant industry or relevant research experience

Experience:

Skills:

Additional Considerations:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one to two years with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.