Post-Doctoral Research Scholar, Mechanical Eng (Finance)
College: College of Engineering
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Department: Mechanical EngineeringMinimum Qualification:
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, or a
closely related field. - Strong background in control theory (robust/adaptive methods, stability‐margin analysis).
- Demonstrated experience with UAS flight test planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Excellent technical writing skills and record of peer‐reviewed publications.
- Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external sponsors.
****This job is subject to Foreign Influence Screening: During the 2021 Florida legislative session, House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017") was passed and later signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The new law modifies a variety of Florida Statutes to address concerns regarding improper foreign influence. With regard to employment at major research institutions like the University of South Florida, the new law requires thorough review of certain applicants for positions involving research.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Scholar will continue theory development and help the experimental component
of a multi-year research project on gain-scheduled symbiotic control architectures for uncertain
unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Under the supervision of the PI and with the help of two graduate
students, the scholar will help to design, execute, and analyze flight experiments on the CRC VTOL
UAS to bridge the theory-practice gap, collaborating closely with external partners at DEVCOM ARL .
