Post Masters Research Associate -Electrical Engineer
Richland
Friday, 08 May 2026
The Environmental Sensors team within the Earth System Predictability & Resiliency Group of ESSD is seeking candidates to lead key tasks and support interdisciplinary projects including:Developing advanced sensing systems for earth system science and renewable energy. These next-generation sensors are not only fast, accurate, and versatile in terms of system performance but also lightweight, small, and soft. They can also be adapted for challenging environments such as deep subsurface and the Arctic environments, as well as for chemical detection. Studying and mitigating the environmental impact of wind energy by detecting and tracking bats and birds using radio telemetry. Studying the environmental impact of conventional hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy systems by detecting and tracking fish or other animals in the river or ocean using underwater acoustic telemetry. The primary scope of this position includes advanced sensor and electronics design and testing, signal acquisition in laboratory settings and field environment, generation of intellectual properties, and writing of high-impact papers. Must be comfortable working in the field, including deploying equipment and testing in forested environments. Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications:Candidates must have received a Master’s degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Hands-on experience with telemetry system design and testing. Strong experience with PCB design, low power electronics. Experience with C/ C , assembly programming languages and MATLAB. Ability to effectively work and communicate within a multidisciplinary development team environment.