Postdoctoral Research Fellow

7 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at the George Mason University Center of Excellence in C5I. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will conduct research that investigates Systems Engineering principles for design, test, and evaluation of Free Scape Optics Communication (FSOC) systems.

Responsibilities
  • Research, development, and testing of FSOC and photonics-based communication solutions for integrating distributed systems;
  • Perform link budget, data rates, and bandwidth analysis for FSOC in simulation environments;
  • Research and develop communication protocols to support system of systems integration with distributed photonics devices;
  • Perform acquisition and beam tracking subject to various environmental considerations;
  • Conduct system level trade-off analysis with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., STK, SysML, MATLAB, etc.);
  • Mentor Ph.D., Master, and Undergraduate student researchers; and
  • Prepare and/or review manuscripts for publication in leading journals and peer-reviewed academic conferences.
Requirements
  • Candidates must have earned a doctorate in systems engineering, physics, electrical engineering, optical engineering, or a closely related engineering field to apply for this position;
  • Candidates must possess, have experience on, and be able to demonstrate strong skills in optical communication systems and system level design and engineering;
  • Candidates must possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
  • Must be a (1) U.S. citizen, or (2) lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or (3) other protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or (4) Canadian citizen (pursuant to the principles underlying the Canada U.S. Free Trade Agreement).
About the Department

The C5I Center at Mason is the nation's first and only civilian university-based center offering a comprehensive academic and research program in Military/National Security applications of information technology and cyber security. The Center's mission is to perform advanced research in defense, intelligence, and security-related applications in IT and Cyber, bridging cultural gaps and aligning requirements between government, industry, and academia.

About the University and the Region

George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of more than 40,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. The university has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William County. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country and has an outstanding local public school system.



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