Principal Research Scientist Jobs

About The Opportunity

Provides scientific and technical leadership in the management, design, and conducting of the entire research program within the WIoT Institute. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and establishing standards for the research to be conducted on topics related to wireless communications and networking; publishing findings; obtaining new grants; developing project budget; interviewing, hiring, and managing all professional and technical staff; and supervising students. The appointee assumes full responsibility for the complete program of investigation.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a PhD and demonstrate outstanding attainment in WIoT research as reflected in the number of important publications, inventions, open source contributions, or equivalent efforts, at least some of which have had recognition within the discipline; demonstrated project management experience, including supervisory, budgetary, and general administrative skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and documentation skills are essential, as are time-management and organizational skills. Proposal preparations for sponsored research funding, research experience involving experiments, and projects. Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent, with progressively more advanced research experience. Management experience highly desired with background and expertise that fit with the specific needs of the Institute, a curriculum vitae, one print of prior scientific publications, and the names and contact information of three to five references through the website. References will only be sought for finalists.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical aspects of entire research program within the WIoT Institute (design, deploy, operate) for advanced wireless research program. Provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of the project/program: Including definition of the reference architecture, taken charging system and interfaces, technical liaison. Experience with large scale open source projects in communications and networking is highly desirable.

Program management support to projects to meet cost, scope and schedule metrics set forth by the research program.

Write grant proposals and presentations

Qualifications

(i) the ability to work collaboratively with and provide

services to the wireless research community;

(ii) effective management of infrastructure projects with a

large wireless component, including planning, deployment, and operations;

(iii) effective management of large-scale wireless and software-intensive projects, including design, implementation, and lifecycle

management;

iv) technical report editing and web-based publications;

(v) communication and outreach to the broader scientific community and the general public,

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.