Postdoctoral Scholar (College of Engineering)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Arts & Humanities
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 42512
Department College of EngineeringResponsibilities The candidate will work on a project in smart grid control in conjunction with FSU’s Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS, https://www.caps.fsu.edu/). The candidate will also participate in CISCOR’s research in robotics. The projects will heavily utilize CISCOR’s proprietary approach to Model Predictive Control (MPC), which is described in the IROS 2017 tutorial slides found at https://www.ciscor.org/iros-2017-slides. Some experience with MPC is important and experience with one or more of the following topics is desired: graph search, power system control, and robotics.Qualifications This position requires a Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related fieldPreferred Preference will be given to those who have established track records in teaching and/or relevant industrial experience.Contact Info Please address questions to Dr. Emmanuel G. Collins, Director of CISCOR through email (ecollins@eng.famu.fsu.edu) or telephone (850-410-6373).Anticipated Salary Range Anticipated salary range is $48,000 to $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience.Soft Money Funded Position This position will be funded through Contracts & GrantsHow To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and all education details by attaching a curriculum vita. The required online application package includes: 1) a formal letter of interest, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information for at least three references.Open until filled This position may begin as early as November, 2017, but will remain open until filled.Veterans' Preference Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=ers/application/application_veterans_preference, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.
IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.Affordable Care Act OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees that meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefits/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf
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