Post-Doctoral Research Associate/ Computational Electromagnetics

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 Year Reference Code: 70336 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Post-Doctoral Research Associate/ Computational Electromagnetics Description:Performing research in EM modeling and simulation and developing novel radar/EM modeling and simulation algorithms. Developing accurate and efficient electromagnetic scattering codes for large and complex propagation domains. Problems of particular interest include propagation through non-uniform media and over surfaces with stochastically varying properties, scattering by interacting multi-target complexes, and RF propagation in complex urban environments. Participating in proposal writing and other business development activities will also be required. Develop and test electromagnetic codes. Participate in business development activitiesQualifications:Required:A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. A growing research track record as evidenced by peer reviewed publications in EM modeling and simulation. U.S. Citizenship. Strong interest in designing and implementing novel algorithms. Strong software development skills. Good command of MATLAB, FORTRAN & C . Desired:Participated or led proposals drafting to one of the primary S&T agencies (DARPA, ONR, NSF).Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 70336Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.