Postdoctoral Scholar Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

The University of Nevada Reno Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering is seeking candidates for a fulltime Postdoctoral Scholar position with a preferred start date of 7/1/2024. Position is offered for an initial term of 1 year with opportunity for extension and is contingent upon funding.

Candidates with experience in the development of wireless power transfer and energy harvesting systems quantum energy harvesting is preferred skills in diode electronics antennas graphene additive manufacturing of electronics 3d printer ink design waveguide and fiber devices PCB fabrication SMT pick and place and electronics chip design at microwave and THz frequencies are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields. The applicant must have working knowledge of microwave engineering antennas noise heat radiation and electronics. The applicant should have good written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a group.

• The doctoral internship must be completed by the anticipated start date of the position.

• Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.

• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.

• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong publication record and presentation experience at industry conferences

• Industry work experience and proven ability to lead technical teams

Compensation Grade

Postdoctoral Scholar

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves 21000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and it delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village which is the home of the University of Nevada Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education comprised of two research universities one state college four community colleges and an environmental research institute the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its nearly 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.