Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 2 months ago
Research Associate or Research Scientist/Engineer
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking candidates for Research Associate and Research Scientist or Engineer roles within Spectrum Lab. The successful candidates will contribute to applied research in areas such as experimental Quantum Optics and Quantum Communications, working both autonomously and collaboratively on various projects.
Events Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct, report, and publish (when applicable) scientific/engineering research projects in applied optics, photonics and quantum technologies, including conducting independent research, conducting research as a team member, and leading a team of researchers
Supervise teams of undergraduate and graduate student researchers on research projects, including assigning tasks, providing technical assistance and advice, and following up on task completion and reporting
Depending on the positions title, individual experience and qualification, collaborate with research teams to develop new areas of applied optics, quantum optics and photonics research and actively contribute to obtaining funding through successful research proposals as a key contributor on the proposed work
Interact productively with research team, with MSU faculty, or with local companies with the goal of developing and/or helping to commercialize new technologies
Execute assignments and tasks that are specialized and advanced in nature with minimum supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of 2 or more 3 years of research/laboratory experience in applied optics or quantum technology either in an academic institution or industry OR Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of research experience (academic or industrial) in applied optics or quantum technology
Successful record of research or professional experience in the areas of Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Communications, Quantum networks, Non-linear optics or Fiber Optics
Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of 2 or more years of experience (academic or industrial) in experimental or applied optics and original work in experimental or applied optics and a record of leadership in the acquisition and conduct of externally (e.g. government) funded research program in optics OR Ph.D. degree (recently awarded) in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with documentation of original work in experimental or applied optics and the demonstrated potential for leadership in the acquisition and conduct of externally (e.g. government) funded research program in optics
Successful record of research or professional experience in the areas of Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Communications, Quantum networks, Non-linear optics or Fiber Optics
This position includes working in a facility with controlled research restrictions; therefore, applicants who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible for the position
Preferred
Record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals, patents, or presentations at technical conferences
Have demonstrated the ability to actively and significantly contributed to the development of an innovative and externally funded research or development program
Record of successfully completing and documenting research or development projects
Demonstrated business development skills in research and development
Good theoretical skills as demonstrated in academic work, technical writing, or work products
Demonstrated experience in the use of technical and experimental computer software (such as MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, LabView)
Demonstrated experience in conducting hands-on experimental research, including skills in electronics and optics
Demonstrated ability in successful technical project management
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase