(62827) Research Assistant Scientist - Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Scientist in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

The chosen candidate will lead workshops, webinars, and other training sessions on a variety of topics related to hardware and microelectronics security and assurance for its new Microelectronics Security Training (MEST) Center. Primary duties and responsibilities will include teaching, revising, and developing courses, both on-line and face-to-face, on microelectronics and hardware security; operating and training others to use the various instruments contained in the Security and Assurance (SCAN) Lab; preparing program reports; purchasing components and supplies; as well as consulting with and assisting participating faculty and individuals from industry or government agencies on the proper use of lab instruments and equipment. This position will require frequent travel for off-site training workshops.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline and possess expertise in the areas of hardware security and trust and/or with nano-imaging instruments and techniques and experience in applying evidence-based teaching techniques and methods to engineering courses.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through Interfolio via apply.interfolio.com/77380 (Job 62827). The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: 1. Cover letter (summary and introduction; relate to hiring emphasis areas) 2. Curriculum vitae (include 1-page CV highlights). 3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law

The University of Florida is currently ranked as one of the top-10 best public universities, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is currently implementing a major expansion of faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities. The College will reach 300 faculty members in the near future. For more information about these initiatives, please visit http://eng.ufl.edu .

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

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