<div dir="ltr">Dear Colleagues, <div><br></div><div>We have an opening for a research associate/postdoctoral research associate position at the Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies (FIRST) at the University of Maine. Please help us recruit for this position.</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Purpose:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To support research and development activities related to projects funded at FIRST in the areas of sensor technology.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span> <b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Design, fabricate, and test semiconductor electronic circuitry, devices and communication systems, sensors, wireless sensor systems, wireless surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor and materials, for detection of temperature, pressure, strain, and/or corrosion in high-temperature harsh-environment conditions.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Design, fabricate, and test advanced materials and coatings for thermal transport and apply the materials and techniques developed towards energy scavenging electronic devices to operate in harsh environment conditions.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty, staff, postdocs and students.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Prepare manuscripts for publication in collaboration with UM faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Present research findings at professional meetings.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Assist with formal teaching in areas of expertise.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge and Skills Qualifications:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Required:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><b></b></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Experience in semiconductor electronic circuitry, RF microwave tools and techniques.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><b></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Preferred:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PhD or MSc in the respective areas.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Knowledge and familiarity with semiconductor electronic circuitry, RF microwave devices including network analyzer measurements, impedance matching techniques, microelectronic device design and fabrication (photolithography, thin film deposition, and other clean room procedures), and materials characterization techniques.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Strong interpersonal and communication skills.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Ability to develop manuscripts and deliver presentations.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><b></b></span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11.5pt;line-height:17.633333206176758px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=72106&job=research-associate-or-postdoctoral-research-associate" style="color:purple">To apply, click here</a>.</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:medium"></span><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11.5pt;line-height:17.633333206176758px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:15.333333969116211px">Please let me know if you have any questions. </span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:15.333333969116211px">Thank you,</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:15.333333969116211px">Tracy</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size:15.333333969116211px"><br></span></font></div><div>Tracy L. Richardson, Assistant Director<br></div><div>Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies<br></div><div>(formerly the Laboratory for Surface Science & Technology)</div><div><a href="http://www.umaine.edu/first" target="_blank">www.umaine.edu/first</a></div><div>University of Maine</div><div>5708 ESRB-Barrows, Room 269<br></div><div>Orono, ME  04469-5708</div><div>Tel: (207) 581-2254</div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>