Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The scholar will lead research related to the testing of advanced RF devices, circuits and subsystems for radiation tolerance.

Responsibilities include:

• lab instrumentation 
• electronics assembly and integration
• analysis of radiation conditions for wide band gap semiconductor testing
• requires in-person testing attendance at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams and the placement of instrumentation

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Electrical and Computer Engineering

Minimum Requirements

The minimum qualifications are a PhD in electrical engineering with experimental experience in RF testing, RF device and circuit integration, and a high level of competence in RF analysis software tools such as ADS and HFSS.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with digital control interfacing is desired but not required.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter and CV that includes publications and two references related to work experience.

Special Instructions

Position open until filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/11/2026

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/ece

Department Statement

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has strong interdisciplinary research and educational programs on a foundation of core electrical and computer engineering disciplines and provides first-class education while engaging in research at the frontiers of knowledge. The Department has 44 faculty members, including 14 IEEE Fellows, 14 NSF CAREER, 3 DARPA YFA, one AFOSR YIP awardee, and four University Distinguished Faculty members. The Department has strong research programs in all major areas of electrical and computer engineering, with annual research expenditures of over $16 million. Faculty in the Department are leading several federal and industry-supported centers including the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest (CMW) for Coatings and Diamond Technologies. The Department has accredited B.S. degree programs in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The current enrollment is approximately 200 full-time graduate students and over 900 undergraduate students. For additional information about the ECE Department please visit https://ece.msu.edu/.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.