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Job Description
Based on the foundation of the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology Virginia Tech launched the Virginia Tech National Security Institute in September 2021. With a presence in Blacksburg and the Washington D.C. metro area the institute aspires to be the nations preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research technology policy and talent development the national security institute will advance national security in pursuit of a secure America.
Motivated applicants are sought to join VT NSI as Research Assistant Professor Research Associate Professor or Research Professor to support rapid growth in our body of programs in resilient C4ISR Missions Signals Intelligence & Cyber Operations and Autonomy and Orchestration. Rank will be determined based upon experience and credentials. The winning candidates can expect highly competitive salary and benefits in a university setting. This position serves as a research staff member of the Hume Center within one of its three research laboratories: Mission Systems Division Information Systems Division or Spectrum Dominance Division. These divisions host a range of dynamic research projects and the successful applicant will have the ability to contribute to these programs lead the development of new programs and mentor students engaged in these programs.
Specific responsibilities include the following: 1 support the of university sponsored programs by conducting research and development; 2 author technical documents and publish peerreviewed academic papers; 3 support the development of new funded research programs by participating on proposal teams and supporting the business development activities of VT NSI; 4 mentor students engaged in experiential learning programs; 5 advise graduate students pursuing advanced degrees; and 6 occasionally teach courses.
For positions within the Spectrum Dominance division individuals with expertise in digital communications wireless systems and radar platforms are sought. Successful applicants will have experience with digital signal processing and softwaredefined radio technologies with applications in military radar tactical/public safety communications electronic warfare and/or satellite communications.
For datafocused positions within the Intelligent Systems Division individuals with experience in artificial intelligence machine learning optimization and statistical data analytics are sought. Successful applicants will have experience applying these tools to a range of data problems such as timeseries analysis statistical forecasting and inference and detection/classification.
For cyberfocused positions within the Intelligent Systems Division individuals with experience in cybersecurity hardware/software reverse engineering provably secure computing and security for embedded/industrial/control systems and networks are sought. Successful applicants will have a mixture of theoretical foundations in areas such as the theory of computing formal methods or cryptography; paired with handson experience working with realworld security issues.
For positions within the Mission Systems Division individuals with experience in satellite systems autonomous control space domain awareness physicsbased modeling undersea system and platform and system optimization and orchestration are sought. The successful applicant will have technical expertise in designing building testing and flying experimental spacecraft.
Required Qualifications
Given the nature of the research conducted and requirement from the federal sponsor candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Science Physics or related discipline.
Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience;
Scholarship and funding credentials that support the rank of either research assistant professor research associate professor or research professor.
Demonstrated mastery of ones field of study through publication of relevant research in peerreviewed academic venues appropriate to the discipline.
Proficiency with the tools germane to field of research.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing upon research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
Experience writing grant and contract proposals.
Experience serving as principal investigator on research grants and contracts.
Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diverse faculty staff and student population.
Experience conducting research programs supporting defense and intelligence sponsors.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
10/1/2024
Additional Information
Multiple positions are available in both Blacksburg VA and Arlington VA locations.
Given the nature of the research conducted and requirement from the federal sponsor candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
