Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics

Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include detailed cover letter, resume, and list of references. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; For full consideration, please apply by November 14, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number 2016567T

Job Description Summary

Department Summary The Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Avionics will contribute to externally funded research projects, which involve developing and testing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will conduct research focused on the development of advanced navigation solutions and integrity assessment methods for avionics applications. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from both ground and aerial systems to build a comprehensive repository for integrity analysis. Expected activities include conducting experimental data collection and analysis, supporting the preparation of reports on research activities and findings to sponsors, preparing scholarly publications, and presenting research outcomes at conferences and other professional venues.

Position Profile Working under the guidance of a faculty member or principal investigator, conducts advanced, independent and collaborative research, contributes to research design, execution, analysis, and publication, and builds specialized expertise in field of study. Serves as a leader on research projects and mentors students. Presents at conferences and seminars, prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and contributes to grant proposals as required.

Level Summary Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities None; may assist with training student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving Handles a variety of problems with some independence.

Independence of Action Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor. Shares knowledge with team members.

Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: GNSS positioning and timing methods, GNSS hardware, inertial navigation systems, post-processing of GNSS data, GNSS correction systems, data collection with USRP, MATLAB programming, Python programming, and GNSS simulator tools. Experience developing and operating ground stations for CubeSat missions, as well as analyzing GNSS data collected from CubeSats, is considered a plus. Teaching experience is preferred

Department Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Pay Rate Commensurate with experience and credentials

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Pay Grade

RES 01

Pay Range $43,888.00+

FLSA Status Exempt

Job Category Research Special at-will appointment

Employment Type full-time term

Job Family Research Administration

Job Sub Family Postdoc

Job Level POSTDOC

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Posting End Date 11/14/2026

Planning Unit Russ College of Engineering & Technology

Work Schedule M-F, 8-5, Nights and Weekends as required.

Months 12 month

Campus Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week 40

Expected duration of assignment 12-months with an opportunity to renew for an additionl 12-months based on satisfactory performance and continued funding

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Sabrina Ugazio, Associate Professor, ugazio@ohio.edu

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