Research Director
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category:
Admin-Laboratory and Research
- Posting Date: 03/15/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
128197Title:
Program DirectorFunctional Title:
Research DirectorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
ENGR-A. James Clark School of EngineeringCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is located in St. Mary’s County at the UMD MATRIX Lab in the SMART Building on the USMSM campus.
The MATRIX Lab Research Director will drive the research agenda internal to the MATRIX Lab and coordinate team efforts within the Lab, as well as advise external researchers and research projects for the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering’s research and education presence at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus. The Research Director will ensure research requirements are clear, and that equipment and personnel capabilities are in place to satisfy cutting-edge enquiry. The Research Director will support the higher education goals of the University, including academic programs, internships, co-ops, and Masters and Doctoral candidates. This position will also tie directly into the autonomous technologies research being conducted at the Maryland Robotics Center (MRC), the UAS Research and Operations Center (UROC), the Institute for Systems research (ISR), and other affiliated research facilities. The goal is to establish and maintain the MATRIX Lab and its associated research as a world-class program that attracts leading researchers, students and funding organizations. The establishment of a “skunk works” mentality and an autonomy test and evaluation structure is a desired outcome.
Example areas of particular interest for this position include:
- Autonomy
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Robotics
- Multi-domain operations
- Integrated sensing capabilities
- Microelectronic systems
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Doctoral or Master’s degree and a minimum of 8 years experience in related field required.
Experience:
- Experience and a history of extramural funding.
- Evidence of a sustainable and focused research program and a strong publication record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A strong capability for building an externally funded research program.
- Ability to analyze and adapt to ambiguous situations, develop plans, and ensure successful and efficient implementation.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently, and with a team, on complex projects and demonstrate competency and diplomacy.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Established relationships with industry, government, academic and/or science foundation partners.
- Due to ITAR equipment use, applicant must be a US citizen, and either possess or have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Evidence of teaching, advising, and mentorship experience
Evidence of teaching, advising, and mentorship experience
Job Risks
Respiratory ProtectionPhysical Demands
- Some sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
- Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
- Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
- Availability to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as necessary, and to travel 10-15% of the time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
- The work is conducted near electrical circuits; the use of measuring instruments on live electrical circuits requires dexterity and caution.
Posting Date:
03/15/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/05/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.