General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The purpose of this Post-Doctoral Research Associate is to work closely with faculty, other post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research for developing an explosives sensing system using multi sensor data fusion. Three different types of sensor arrays (doped tin oxide nanowire sensors, nanofibrous fluorescent polymer sensors and surface acoustic wave sensors) are being fabricated by researchers involved in this project. The combined output from the sensor arrays form a fingerprint, or signature, that is unique for a particular analyte. Cognitive based multisensor data fusion techniques will be developed for learning different chemical signatures. This project is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
This position is for a period of two years and is contingent upon funding.
Examples of Duties:
1. Provide support for research efforts by:
• Assisting in the development of a portable multi sensor array sensing system for explosives detection and prediction.
• Designing and building the electronic circuitry and software for the above described portable explosives sensing system.
• Developing pattern recognition techniques and multi sensor data fusion models for interpreting data acquired by the sensor arrays.
• Assisting in chemical sensor array testing, data acquisition and analysis.
• Writing reports, journals papers and disseminating results at conferences.
• Assisting with grants preparation.
2. Provide for a safe environment by:
• Managing toxic and hazardous materials in accordance to federal, state and local regulations.
• Following prescribed safety precautions, University and department rules and regulations.
• Maintaining work areas in clean, orderly and safe condition.
3. Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:
• Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in either one of the following fields of Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields (Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil and Environmental Engineering) or demonstration of degree completion by the time of appointment.
• 5 to 7 years related experience in the development of intelligent chemical sensing systems using sensor arrays.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronics, signal processing, embedded software and systems design, micro-controller programming, graphic user interface development, and data fusion modeling techniques.
• Previous background in chemical sensing, and pattern recognition using artificial neural networks, neuro-fuzzy techniques etc. preferred.
• Previous related experience with mathematical, data acquisition and visualization software (MATLAB, LABVIEW, C, C++) desirable.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience in project management preferred.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
Supervision Received: Reports directly to Professor Pradeep Kurup of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Application review will begin immediately, until position is filled.
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