Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Classification Title
Research Support Specialist

Department
Electrical Engineering

Posting Number
R220306

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/39611

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical

Type
Varies

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.11

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, Department of Electrical Engineering is seeking a part-time Electrical Engineering Support Specialist. The selected candidate will be expected to assist in conducting research on wireless UAV networking, mmWave communications, AI/ML for/by wireless and software radio development. Self-motivated candidates with background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Duties will Include:

• Assisting in the design, implementation and maintainence of microwave and mmWave software radio for projects related to zero-touch wireless UAV networking;
• Aiding in the management, collection, and analyzation of research data, and providing input for conclusions based on data
• managing and preparing research reports and supporting the PI in project team formation and supports recruiting technical staffing;
• Overseeing and organizing division of responsibilities of graduate students, student assistants, and temporary workers plus supervises deliverables; and
• Assisting in coordinating the team’s work with external collaborators.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or an other closely related discipline. The education and experience requirements described may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in wireless communications and networking; Programming skills in Python/C/C++;
• U.S Citizenship is required as per terms of the sponsor agreement

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in applied optimization, machine learning or software radio development
• Industry experience

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$15.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Hours

10 – 30 hours per week

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Zhangyu Guan

Contact's Title
Assistant Professor

Contact's Email
guan@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-1147

Posting Dates

Posted
12/28/2022

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
01/31/2023

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