The Office of Research and Innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for faculty associate positions who will support research activities and field experimentation across NPS.    Applicants should have experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS), government requirements to fly such systems, and the ability to develop complex plans for testing and experimentation with UAS.  Field experimentation support will also include spectrum management, hazardous/energetic material handling and compliance, and permitting requirements.  Research activity support may include laser/radiation safety compliance, export control programs, equipment maintenance and safety, facilities planning.

Required Qualifications:

• An Earned graduate degree in a discipline that supports the research line and departmental thesis needs.
• Demonstrated aptitude for scientific research; and
• Demonstrated ability to work with student researchers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master Degree in a discipline that supports the research line.

US Citizenship is required.

Applicants who possess any combination of the desired skills and experience are encouraged to apply.  Training will be available upon hiring to achieve necessary knowledge and certifications in the various fields.  Two positions may be filled from this advertisement.

A letter of application including resume (or CV) and the names and addresses of three or more references should be sent to:

Alan Van Nevel

Associate Provost for Research

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 93943

Alan.vannevel@nps.edu

Electronic submission of applications is preferred.  We will accept applications until the positions are filled, but priority consideration will be given to applications received before 23-MAR-2024

The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu.

NOTE: Veteran’s preference is treated as a positive merit factor for NPS faculty positions. You are strongly encouraged to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to NPS positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.  If you are currently an active duty military member, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note, you will be ineligible if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of application.

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