Job Title: Assistant in Research, 12 Month Salaried (Center for Advanced Power Systems)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 49340
Department

The Center for Advanced Power Systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Responsibilities

The Center for Advanced Power Systems at The Florida State University (located at 2000 Levy Avenue, Suite 140, Tallahassee, FL 32310) seeks to hire a full-time researcher at the Assistant in Researcher level faculty position. This position aids in the maintenance of a state-of-the-art real-time digital simulation testbed for electrical power systems as well as performing and aiding in the performance of significant team research.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance of a state-of-the art RTDS testbed for EPS.
• Performing research and developing significant research innovations and improvements on developed research methodologies.
• Leading a team of peers, grad students and others both within CAPS, FSU, and other consortium members to high functioning facility greatness.

Qualifications

• Academic Master's degree or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties, with a demonstrated record of achievement in research.
• Knowledge of Matlab and other fundamental engineering software.
• Interest in device-level software development and a good understanding of modern computer architectures.
• Must be able to work on projects restricted by U.S. export control laws.

Preferred

• Basic knowledge in high voltage engineering and testing (including partial discharge testing) is preferred.
• Proficiency in C++17 or above, Python and CHDI programming languages is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence algorithms desired.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Security clearance is preferred.

Contact Info

Laney McLean

laney@caps.fsu.edu

850-645-2157

University Information

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Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

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Soft Money Funded Position

This is a soft money funded position, with renewal based on available funds and the needs of the University.

Schedule

If not otherwise specified, schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

How To Apply

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Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue weekly until the position is filled.

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.

Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. If you meet these criteria, you must be prepared to provide the following information to FSU upon request:

• Every institution of higher education attended, whether or not listed on your CV or resume
• All previous employment since your 18th birthday
• A list of all published material
• A list of all current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount
• List and description of any non-university professional activities
• Any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country
• A complete copy of your passport
• Your most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application)