Position Title:

Research Scientist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in technology projects (especially those in wireless, networking, software, and/or IT)
Prior experience in working with pubic-private partnerships
Prior experience working in engineering teams

Job Description:

Summary
Responsible for the operation of a moderately complex specialized research area or laboratory.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Wireless Systems Development, Deployment, and Operation

• Help with the development of large-scale, first-of-its-kind wireless living lab encompassing bleeding-edge technologies and innovation platforms such as those for free-space optical communication, mmWave, massive MIMO, LEO stacom, URLLC, communications and networking softwarization, AR/VR, and precision agriculture
• Deploy and operate the deployed wireless living lab in central Iowa
• Collaborate with faculty members and public-private partners in project execution
• Prior systems building/research experience in wireless, networks, and/or distributed systems is invaluable. For instance, qualifications in any of the following areas are strong pluses:
  • Hands-on experience in designing, developing, deploying, and operating field-deployed wireless, network, and/or distributed systems;
  • Hands-on experience with cellular network platforms (e.g., OpenAirInterface, srsLTE, ONF SD-RAN and COMAC), edge/cloud computing platforms (e.g., OpenStack, Kubernetes), SDN, and/or VNF;
  • Hands-on experiences in edge/cloud systems management, virtual machines/containers, Linux systems administration, shell scripting, etc;
  • Capability of building systems prototypes based on reference publications and/or open-source code base
  • Programming skills: Python, Web, C, C++, Java etc;
  • Knowledge of wireless systems, networked/distributed systems, operating systems, virtualization, systems and network security.

Research and Funding Acquisition

• Participate in cutting-edge research that advances the frontiers of wireless systems, edge and cloud computing, and rural broadband
• Collaborate with students, postdocs, technical staff members, and public-private partners in research
• Participate in research funding acquisition activities

This position will be hired as a regular with term appointment (fixed term).

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 4, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

May 11, 2023

Posting Close Date:

May 28, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R11710