Research AssistantAssociateFull Professor - Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things WIoT
Research AssistantAssociateFull Professor - Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things WIoT
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About the Opportunity
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) is a leading research center think tank and technology incubator in the area of networked wireless systems IoT 5G and 6G and future spectrum exploitation with unrivaled talent federal funding industry collaborations and access to venture capital creating a highly fertile environment for innovation and techbased economic growth. Areas of excellence include AI for wireless systems spectrum sharing mmWave and Terahertz systems Internet of Things Open RAN network security network management and orchestration wireless systems in extreme environments; tech policy entrepreneurship and innovation. To support the WIoT research efforts this position will provide science and engineering support in the development of innovative wireless system architectures testbed experiments in collaboration with academic commercial and government researchers using the suite of Northeastern wireless testbeds including Colosseum Arena and the testbeds in the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research program.
Successful candidates must have expertise in areas including wireless networks 5G and 6G IoT network security wireless testbeds software defined radios and network optimization and artificial intelligence. Interest and knowledgein experimental research using network testbeds are desirable but not required.
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things is funded through $20M/year in federal funding working along higher education institutions and industry to build an ecosystem of research innovation and workforce development in Massachusetts.
For a detailed description of WIoTs vision and activities please refer to the WIoT webpage at research faculty member will possess a thorough understanding of wireless networked systems. As a critical member of the research team this position is expected to contribute to sponsored research programs as either Principal Investigator (PI) or CoPrincipal Investigator. This position will report to the Director of WIoT. The ideal candidate for the research faculty role will excel in collaborative team environments possess a strong mix of experimental and analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related field by the appointment start date.
Peerreviewed research and publication record in wireless networking spectrumrelated issues AI or security
Knowledge of wireless networks and familiarity with wireless testbed research
Ability to serve as supervisor and instruct undergraduate graduate students and junior researchers
Good communication skills and experience giving professional presentations at academic conferences and to potential sponsors
Interest in innovation and workforce development programs in wireless systems
Preferred Qualifications:
The rank will be determined based on the applicants credentials and experience.
For the ranks of Research Associate Professor and Research Professor additional required qualifications include 1 track record in obtaining research funding 2 serving as Principal Investigator of research projects 3 and supervising junior researchers and/or graduate student
Position Type
AcademicAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
Assistant Research Professor: $60000 $98000 Associate Research Professor: $101000 $124000 Research Professor: $139000 $155000With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
