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Boulder, Colorado
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<div class="fieldSetValue">Research Faculty</div>
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<div class="fieldSetValue" itemprop="datePosted">29-Jan-2020</div>
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<h3 class="js-accordionheader">Job Summary</h3>
<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><div>The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) encourages applications for a Professional Research Assistant to work with NIST researchers to develop laboratory-based test methods for state-of-the-art and future wireless communication systems. The work will focus on calibrations, uncertainty analyses and best practices related to over-the-air measurements of systems that utilize complex modulated signals. Master’s Level: With NIST staff, develop advanced analysis techniques and interpretation of measurement results. Post Doc Level: Apply advanced statistical techniques for analysis and interpretation of measurement results, including correlations between measured data. </div></div></div>
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<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><div>The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.</div><div><br></div><div>The particular group that needs a researcher is the Shared Spectrum Metrology Group in the RF Technology Division at NIST.</div></div></div>
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<h3 class="js-accordionheader">What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be</h3>
<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><ul><li>Develop and apply improved measurement techniques for rapid, accurate testing of wireless devices in highly reflective, spatially diverse environments. </li><li>Work as a team to apply and extend statistical analysis methods and uncertainty techniques for correlated measurement data. </li><li>Disseminate research and best practices to the internet-of-things and wireless- telecommunications industries through publications, direct interactions with partners and consensus standards bodies as appropriate. </li><li>Work collaboratively with researchers inside and outside of NIST.</li></ul></div></div>
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<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><div>A commitment of two years is preferred.</div></div></div>
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<h3 class="js-accordionheader">What We Can Offer</h3>
<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><div>The annual salary range for this position is market-based, highly competitive, and will be based upon relevant background and experience. </div></div></div>
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<p>The University of Colorado offers excellent <a href="https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/perks/cu-boulder" target="blank" aria-label="University of Colorado benefits (opens new window)">benefits</a>, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the <a href="http://www.colorado.edu/about" target="blank" aria-label="University of Colorado Boulder website (opens new window)">University of Colorado Boulder</a>.</p>
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<h3 class="js-accordionheader">What We Require</h3>
<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><ul><li>Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Communications, or related field.</li><li>Experience with electrical measurement instrumentation such as arbitrary waveform generators, network analyzers, and digitizers.</li><li>Ability to code with, or learn to code with, Matlab, LabView, Python.</li><li>PhD Level: Experience with statistical analysis of measured data, such as the computation of uncertainty.</li><li><u>PhD Level</u>: Past publication of technical research.</li></ul></div></div>
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<div itemprop="description" class="jobDetailDescription accordionpanelpusher"><div><ul><li>Experience with over-the-air measurements, which may include the use of anechoic chambers, reverberation chambers, or radio-propagation measurements is desirable.</li></ul></div></div>
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<h3 class="js-accordionheader">Special Instructions</h3>
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<span><div>To apply, please submit the following materials:</div><div><ol><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Cover Letter</li><li>1 Letter of Recommendation (Not Confidential)</li><li>Proof of Degree/Transcript</li></ol></div><div>Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.</div><div><br></div><div>Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through <a href="http://jobs.colorado.edu">CU Boulder Jobs</a>.</div></span>
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<p class="jobDetailDescription"><strong>Posting Contact Name:</strong> Tiffany Mason</p>
<p class="jobDetailDescription"><strong>Posting Contact Email:</strong> tiffany.mason@colorado.edu</p>
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<p class="jobDetailDescription">The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.</p>
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