Research Associate Professor Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

RTF00049PO25

USC Market Title Research Associate Professor to USC Market Title Business Title Research Associate Professor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Engineering and Computing
Department CEC Electrical Engineering
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Type of Faculty Position Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)
Basis 12 months Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes
State Insurance Programs Yes
Annual Leave Yes
Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Manage the growth, processing and test infrastructure in PML and the Extreme Chip Research Institute. Conduct the research work plan in the grants currently in place. Assist with the training and supervision of graduate student Research. Assist with the writing and submission of grants to Federal Agencies andmercial semiconductorpanie
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Phd in Electrical Engineering or a related field with established experience in related research
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering with experience working with MOCVD wafer growth, processing, packaging, and testing of electrical and optical devices
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong leadership skills with experience in organizing and facilitating meetings for staff and other audiences. Ability tomunicate effectively with different audiences. Knowledge in research development, testing, and training. Effective writing and listening skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty Perform on the grants currently underway. This will include designing epilayer structures for the devices being developed under the Extreme Chip grants. Responsibilities will also include working with MOCVD systems to grow these structures and characterize them using X-ray, SEM, AFM, and hall measurements. Responsibilities will also include designing the devices and the mask sets for their fabrication. This will be followed by processing the micro-devices using photolithography, reactive ion etching, e-beam metallization, and finally, the flip-chip device packaging.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty Oversee student research work and thesis preparation. This includes training the students in the use of growth, processing, packaging, and test equipment. The duties will include assisting students with their data gathering and data management, and preparation of the research papers to be presented at conferences and for publication in journals. The Research Associate professor will also help students in preparing for their thesis proposals and formulating strategies for their research.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 35
Job Duty Write proposals, and represent Prof. Khan’s research group at conferences. The proposal writing will involve generating new ideas for research, and developing a work plan based on addressing the research proposal calls from various DOD agencies and the National Science Foundation. Develop and submit proposals that can lead to new and independent research directions. Attend conferences w the Extreme Chip group is presenting their research work. It will also involve assisting and teaching students how to prepare conference and journal papers.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 03/04/2025
Job Close Date 04/15/2025
Open Until Filled No
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