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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Plasmadynamics and Electric Propulsion laboratory is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist with a projected start date of April 2025

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Responsibilities*

The key responsibilities of the Assistant Research Scientist (ARS) position include supporting the technology development program related to the integration of an electric propulsion system and chemical propulsion operating on a single energetic propellant. The ARS will also have responsibilities for laboratory management and organization. Key responsibilities include:

Advising undergraduate and doctoral students (20%),including:

Initiating and overseeing undergraduate student project teamsHeading working groups of undergraduate and doctoral students

Coordinating laboratory safety, management, and maintenance (25%), including:

Implementation of safety protocols for the use of energetic propellants in the laboratory spaceSupporting the construction and upkeep of the new alternative propellant test facilityExploring facility mitigation efforts to support hi-power electric propulsion testing

Preparing professional presentation and publications (15%)

Coordinating laboratory compliance with CUI and Secret level restrictions (20%)

Building a research portfolio including applying and running research programs related to plasmadynamics, in-space propulsion, and inference/estimation/learning (20%)

Required Qualifications*

A doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering and 4 to 5 years of related experience.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.