Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Strategic Space Sensing Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The appointment will be in the Department of Aerospace Engineering for a full-time position for an initial period of 1 year. The position may be extended based on funding availability and performance level. The expected start date is Fall 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately; the position will remain open until filled.
The position will be part of a research program aimed at advancing detection pip lines for space object detection applications. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the PI (Dr. Tam Nguyen) and graduate students in the research group to develop simulations, detection methodologies, and validation strategies. This work will involve close collaborations with government agencies, research labs, and industry partners.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop modeling and simulation tools for ground- and space-based sensors, o bit propagation, scene image generator
• Implement image processing and detection algorithms
• Develop system analysis and validation framework
• Provide research mentorship to graduate students
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, or a
related field.
• Background in astrodynamics, sensing systems, and computational methods
• Strong scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with simulation and algorithm development
• Experience with large-scale data analysis or high-performance computing
• Programming skill in C/C++
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references (letters are not required)
Best Consideration Date: 11/30
Posting Close Date: Open until Filled
Open Until Filled: YES
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
ENGR-Aerospace Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$72,892-$87,470
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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