North Carolina State University in United States invites application for vacant Postdoc and Academic Positions, a public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United states.

Stakeholder Engagement Research & Outreach Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the BEZOS Center

14 – College of Engineering

140111 – Bezos Center

Post Doc

No

The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University is supported by a $30 million grant award from the Bezos Earth Fund. The Center comprises a dynamic, collaborative team of researchers, educators, practitioners, trainees, and staff led by Professor Rohan Sirwaiker, Co-Director & Chief Scientific Officer, and William Aimutis, Co-Director & Chief Operating Office…View Details Bookmark

Workforce Development Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the BEZOS Center

14 – College of Engineering

140111 – Bezos Center

Post Doc

No

The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University is supported by a $30 million grant award from the Bezos Earth Fund. The Center comprises a dynamic, collaborative team of researchers, educators, practitioners, trainees, and staff led by Professor Rohan Sirwaiker, Co-Director & Chief Scientific Officer, and William Aimutis, Co-Director & Chief Operating Office…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

112101 – Applied Ecology

Post Doc

No

The post-doctoral Research Scholar will engage with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) tribal nation and other management entities to strengthen landscape scale conservation opportunities through clarifying understanding of EBCI and partner values and long-term risks to achieving natural resource management goals. The Post-doctoral will develop and analyze spatial resource models, impr…View Details Bookmark

William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

190101 – College Of Veterinary Medicine

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

No

North Carolina State University invites applications for the position of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance human and animal health and welfare through the application of the most current research techniques addressing complex medical problems at…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

118101 – Biological And Agricultural En

Post Doc

No

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Engineering at NC State University. The department actively contributes to the academic, research and extension missions of the University.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Postdoctoral Research…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

17 – College of Sciences

170601 – Physics

Post Doc

No

The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum includi…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – Kannapolis

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

110308 – Kannapolis Research

Post Doc

No

A postdoctoral position in Nutritional Biochemistry is available to join the laboratory of Dr. Eroglu, at the Plants for Human Health Institute at North Carolina State University.The successful candidate in this position will focus on the effects of the dietary bioactive compounds on metagenomics, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Initially, studies will utilize cell-based …View Details Bookmark

Theriogenology Resident

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

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No

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University is seeking applicants for a residency position in Comparative Theriogenology being funded by the American Kennel Club-Canine Health Foundation to begin July 15, 2024.The Theriogenology residency at North Carolina State University is a 2 or 3-year program depending on the candidate’s interest in …View Details Bookmark

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of REWIND

15 – College of Natural Resources

150401 – For & Envir Res Acad Research

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

No

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for a 12-month, professional track faculty position as a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in REWIND (Renewable Energy Workforce Investments in Natural Resources and Design). This position is 75% teaching and 25% service. Teaching responsibilities include teaching 15 credit hours …View Details Bookmark

Post Doc Teaching Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

118601 – Biotech Teaching

Post Doc

No

The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will be developing and implementing a new laboratory course in a cutting-edge area of molecular biotechnology within the scholar’s area of expertise.The Scholar will be teaching sections at the graduate and undergraduate levels of an existing course that covers the manipulation and expression of recombinant DNA as well as developing and implementing a new labor…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

15 – College of Natural Resources

150201 – Parks, Recreation & Tourism Mg

Post Doc

No

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) at North Carolina State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate beginning either Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Lincoln Larson in PRTM, Dr. Stacy Supak in the Center for Geospatial Analytics (CGA), Dr. Charlynne Smith in the Recreation Resour…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

17 – College of Sciences

170601 – Physics

Post Doc

No

The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum includi…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

196001 – Dept-Population,Health,Pathobi

Post Doc

No

We are seeking highly motivated and independent post-doctoral candidates to investigate the immunoregulatory signaling mechanisms in myeloid cells during viral infections and tumor progression. Our lab at NCSU offers a remarkable training environment for post-doctoral candidates, including opportunities to build independent research projects, research proposal development and writing, mentor un…View Details Bookmark

Advanced Urinary Procedures/Extracorporeal Therapies Fellowship

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

Post Doc

No

The Small Animal Nephrology and Urology service at NC State Veterinary Hospital is a busy service that operates within the Small Animal Internal Medicine and Emergency Critical Care services and is made up of 2 founding members of the ACVNU and 4 faculty who are current residents of the ACVNU (3 ACVIM, 3 ACVECC). The service is further supported by 2 Extracorporeal Fellows and 9 Internal Medici…View Details Bookmark

PostDoctoral Research Scholar

17 – College of Sciences

172201 – Biological Sciences

Post Doc

No

This postdoctoral research scholar will conduct epidemiologic analyses of the GenX Exposure Study data so that we can provide results to the affected communities in a timely fashion.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post-doc will conduct statistical analysis and prepare manuscripts for publications. The post-doc will also assist in preparing lay summaries for community members. Topics will focus o…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Wildland Fire and/or Watershed Hydrology

15 – College of Natural Resources

150401 – For & Envir Res Acad Research

Post Doc

No

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

15 – College of Natural Resources

150401 – For & Envir Res Acad Research

Post Doc

No

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate…View Details Bookmark

Traditional Anatomic Pathology Resident

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

196001 – Dept-Population,Health,Pathobi

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No

The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites outstanding candidates to apply for two open 3-year residency traditional-track positions in veterinary anatomic pathology beginning July 2025. The training program focuses on hands-on learning of anatomic pathology and ACVP board preparation under the supervision of eight ACVP board-certified anatomic path…View Details Bookmark

Research Triangle Laboratory Animal Training Program Laboratory Animal/Comparative Medicine – NCSU

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

Post Doc

No

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is sponsoring a residency position in Laboratory Animal Medicine, as part of the ACLAM-recognized Research Triangle Laboratory Animal Training Program (RTLATP). This 3-year program is an inter-institutional, cooperative training program in laboratory animal and comparative medicine, located in the Research Triangle area of North Car…View Details Bookmark

Clinical Pathology Residency

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

196001 – Dept-Population,Health,Pathobi

Post Doc

No

The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University invites outstanding candidates to apply for a 3-year residency position in veterinary clinical pathology beginning July 2025. The training program focuses on in-depth learning of clinical pathology and ACVP board preparation under the supervision of 3 ACVP board-certified clinical pathologists. The resident will join a busy c…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – DEPP

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

111801 – Entomology and Plant Pathology

Post Doc

No

The Life Engineering Lab at NC State invites applications for a newly-created Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in our bacteriophage engineering program. This position will contribute to several ongoing projects in the areas of microbial engineering and phage ecology. Our goal is to adapt breakthrough technologies, such as CRISPR DNA editing, to plant and insect pathosystems.We are looking…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

141901 – Computer Science-engr

Post Doc

No

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will conduct research in a sparse tensor network project with Faculty co-mentors Dr. Li and Dr. Mueller. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of research excellence in the area of high performance computing for Sparse Tensor networks; exhibit leadership, communication, and organization skills. Specific job responsibilities for the Postdoctoral…View Details Bookmark

Small Animal Rotating Intern

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

Post Doc

No

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an applicant for a small animal internship position. The interests of the successful candidate will dictate the structure of the internship program. Possibilities include a more balanced general rotating program with time spent in internal medicine (8 to 12 weeks) and emergency (20 to 24 weeks), with specialty rotations t…View Details Bookmark

Drug Delivery Postdoc – Research Scholar-Zhang Lab

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

194001 – Dept Molecular Biomedical Scie

Post Doc

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The laboratory’s goal is to continuously innovate and advance medical practice.Members are required to possess solid foundational scientific knowledge andskills while understanding the theories and methods of clinical research.Research areas include biomaterials, tissue engineering (such as wound healing,intestinal repair, bone regeneration, etc.), precision drug delivery, translationalmedicine…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

111501 – Horticultural Science

Post Doc

No

This Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work in the Translational Plant Phenomics program and work to advance the application of remote sensing, robotics, and data science in breeding and producing crops with an emphasis on horticultural and specialty crops. This position will write publications, and engage with the transdisciplinary team at Plant Science Initiative, and mentor graduate student…View Details Bookmark

Assistant Professor, Applied Math

17 – College of Sciences

170301 – Mathematics

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

No

The Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2025. We are seeking exceptionally well-qualified candidates with research interests in Applied Mathematics. Areas of priority for the search include but are not limited to, probability and stochastic processes, control an…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Carbon Fiber Veils

15 – College of Natural Resources

150301 – Forest Biomaterials

Post Doc

No

This person will be responsible for conducting research associated with a funded research grant in carbon fiber veils for hydrogen fuel cells. The employee will be conducting fundamental fiber to fiber interactions as part of a larger research grant. This person will have responsibility for successfully completing the required experimental tasks.View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

18 – Wilson College of Textiles

180701 – Textile & Apparel, Technology

Post Doc

No

Background in polymer chemistry with understanding of de- and re-polymerization needed.Conduct laboratory-based research studies that develop and demonstrate the separation of multifiber textiles into basic monomers and then re-polymerization creating new fibers and other products.Develop small laboratory-scale equipment required for fiber separation, monomer collection and fiber spinning.Condu…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

141901 – Computer Science-engr

Post Doc

No

The postdoc will perform the following:Conduct research in the area of secure software supply chain securityMentor undergraduate and graduate students conducting research.Lead and participate in public engagement and outreach activities.Coordination of and participation in quarterly center meetingsView Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Researcher

14 – College of Engineering

140901 – Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Post Doc

No

Post doctoral position in biomedical ultrasound. Lung nodule imaging for surgery guiding.In collaboration with leading experts in the field, you will be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking ultrasound-based real-time methods for detecting and precisely localizing lung nodules, to guide nodule resection surgery. Your research will play a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of sur…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

140401 – Electrical & Computer Engr.

Post Doc

No

The postdoctoral researcher will create simulation and mathematical models of electromagnetics scenarios to be integrated with educational platforms.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidate will design discrete and integrated circuit power electronic circuits including DC-DC converters with powers >> 100W.Candidate will layout and perform parasitic analysis DC-DC converters.Candidate …View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Forest Biotechnology

15 – College of Natural Resources

150401 – For & Envir Res Acad Research

Post Doc

No

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for two full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar positions within the Forest Biotechnology Group (FBG). The successful candidates are expected to provide high-level research support for projects and experiments that explore:Design and conduct research experiments in the area of 1) CRISPR …View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

141101 – Nuclear Engineering

Post Doc

No

The postdoc scholar will help to develop parallel computational techniques and pilot them by developing and quantifying the probabilistic risk assessment models using traditional and dynamic techniques. The postdoc will help mentor graduate students and support them in their analyses, publications, and teaching efforts.The postdoc will conduct Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) studies Risk Asse…View Details Bookmark

Ophthalmology Resident

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

Post Doc

No

The program prepares residents for the successful completion of all steps of the certification process leading to diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists after 4 years. The program trains veterinary ophthalmologists interested in pursuit of academic achievement and contribution, whether in an academic or private institution. Non-clinical time is allotted for lite…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Researcher

14 – College of Engineering

140901 – Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Post Doc

No

The position will be to conduct research on organic solar cell mechanical and operational stability. Research activities will include both experimental and computational activities. Research will include, but not limited to, processing organic solar cell devices, mechanical testing organic solar cells, and mechanical testing various layers that make up the solar cell. Analysis of the thermal tr…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar – Bee Research

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

112101 – Applied Ecology

Post Doc

No

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) in partnership with Consortium host NC State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to further climate adaptation research and synthesis on invertebrates, focusing on bees. The mission of the SE CASC is to help fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and people adapt to a changing climate. The SE CASC focuses on the co-production of actionable…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar – Synthesis

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

112101 – Applied Ecology

Post Doc

No

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) in partnership with Consortium host NC State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in research synthesis to further climate adaptation science and practice in the Southeast and US Caribbean region. The mission of the SE CASC is to help fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and people adapt to a changing climate. The SE CASC focuses on the c…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

140801 – Materials Science &Engineering

Post Doc

No

Dr. Rajeev Gupta’s laboratory in the department of materials science and engineering focuses on advancing fundamental understanding of the structure-processing-property-performance relationships in metallic materials, passivity, corrosion initiation and propagation mechanisms, and surface electrochemistry using state-of- the-art material characterization and electrochemical techniques. The fund…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – BAE

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

118101 – Biological And Agricultural En

Post Doc

No

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. Lirong Xiang in the area of automation and robotics in agricultural applications. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate is e…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

112101 – Applied Ecology

Post Doc

No

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) in partnership with Consortium host NC State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Climate Justice to further climate adaptation science and practice in the Southeast and US Caribbean region. The mission of the SE CASC is to help fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and Tribal Nations adapt to a changing climate. The SE CASC focuses on …View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

110901 – Crop and Soil Sciences

Post Doc

No

The position will be co-mentored by Dr. Jeffrey Dunne and Dr. Amanda Hulse-Kemp and will collaborate directly with multiple University and USDA-ARS breeding groups. The position is ideal for a candidate interested in career development and building extensive leadership experience at the interface between crop plant breeding and analysis of large genomic datasets in specialty crops. North Caroli…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

17 – College of Sciences

172201 – Biological Sciences

Post Doc

No

The Belcher Lab is located in the Department of Biological Sciences that is part of the College of Sciences. Laboratory activities are part of the NC State Superfund Research Program and Center for Health and the Human Environment. Laboratory research aims to define new scientific understanding and transfer of that understanding to local, regional and global communities in the form of environme…View Details Bookmark

Assistant Director of Doctoral Psychology Training

24 – Division of Academic and Student Affairs

244020 – Counseling Services

EHRA Non-Faculty

No

The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of the Counseling Center and is required to perform administrative duties, provide direct service to students, consult with university faculty/staff, and participate in supervision and training. This person will assist in developing, revising, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best clinical practices, and lega…View Details Bookmark

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

110901 – Crop and Soil Sciences

Post Doc

No

The Postdoctoral Reserach Scholar will conduct research into allelic gene regulation and its effects on plant performance, genotype-by-environment interactions, and/or environmental adaptation. To achieve this, the scholar is expected to generate and analyze datasets from high throughput phenotyping and/or genomic, transcriptomic, or translatomic sequencing data. Due to the nature of funding, t…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

140301 – Civil Const & Environ Engineer

Post Doc

No

NC State Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the transportation area related to human-Autonomous Vehicle (AV) interactions. For questions regarding the position please contact Professor Danjue Chen (dchen33@ncsu.edu).The postdoc training and mentoring will be in:1. Helping to advance research in human-automation interaction…View Details Bookmark

PostDoc Research Scholar – Clinical Research

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

195001 – Dept of Clinical Sciences

Post Doc

No

This position is part of the Translational Research in Pain Program. We engage in high-quality clinical and basic pain research. The position will be directly mentored andoverseen by Drs. Lascelles and Enomoto. The selected candidate will interact/work witha technician dedicated to the project. Other team members include graduate students;Veterinarian Research Assistants; Research Specialist Te…View Details Bookmark

Post Doc Research Scholar – Bioelectricity Lab

19 – College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

194001 – Dept Molecular Biomedical Scie

Post Doc

No

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences trains doctors of veterinary medicine, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in research-based careers focused on discovering new information about animal and human health and disease and using those findings to enhance animal and human health and well-being.The BioElectricity Lab develops next generation technologies for the dete…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – DEPP

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

111801 – Entomology and Plant Pathology

Post Doc

No

A Postdoctoral Research Scholar position is available for support in the NSF grant titled ARTS: A North American Monograph of the Powdery Mildews; DEB-2315953.The scholar will be engaged in diverse activities such as wet lab tasks, the cultivation of challenging-to-culture fungi, and plant pathological growth chamber and greenhouse trials. The main role of the position will be to sequence full …View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

18 – Wilson College of Textiles

186901 – Thermal Protection & Comfort C

Post Doc

No

Conduct laboratory based research studies that develop and demonstrate new instrumented test methods to measure the heat and moisture transfer properties of textile fabrics and clothing. To apply instrumented manikins and advanced thermophysical models to measure the effects of materials and environmental factors. To conduct human evaluator clothing comfort wear studies. To conduct studies in r…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – DEPP

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

111801 – Entomology and Plant Pathology

Post Doc

No

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform a primary role in microbial genome assemblies and comparative genomic studies from bacterial samples isolated in North Carolina field trials. Biological samples will require to organized and DNA will need to be extracted. Specific projects will include, disease identification, pathogen isola…View Details Bookmark

Research Scholar

11 – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

118101 – Biological And Agricultural En

Post Doc

No

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University is hiring a postdoctoral research scholar in the area of process modeling and optimization, spatial modeling, and environmental/agricultural data analysis.The postdoctoral research scholar will report directly to Dr. Mahmoud Sharara and work closely with Drs. Dani Jones (Biological and Agricultural Engi…View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

140201 – Chemical & Biomolecular Engr

Post Doc

No

We are seeking a postdoc to perform research in surface chemical reactions for atomically precise thin film deposition and etching of materials including metals, metal oxides and polymers. The overall goal of these projects, funded by industry, is to develop a fundamental understanding and control of organic vapor deposition on flat and porous surfaces. Specifically, they target depositing low …View Details Bookmark

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

14 – College of Engineering

140901 – Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Post Doc

No

This job is for a research assistant position working on the modeling, design, fabrication and characterization of: • EM transparent or absorbent materials • engineered EM structures (metamaterials, frequency selective surfaces) • wireless antenna design for remote sensing • conformal microwave devicesDuties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include: • perform hands-on experiments • Publish …View Details Bookmark

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