Postdoctoral Research Associate, Systems and Industrial Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Systems and Industrial Engineering Posting Number req19230 Department Systems and Industrial Engr Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the educational pathway for chip manufacturing, spanning from community colleges through to graduate school.

This curriculum development initiative aims to bridge the gap in chip manufacturing education and ensure a seamless transition for students pursuing careers in this rapidly evolving field.

This position is part of a major Semiconductor and Microelectronics Investment at the University of Arizona by the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Particularly, this position will contribute to significantly expanding workforce development in this area by leveraging and developing digital and virtual reality capabilities and distance learning platforms.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;

retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop an integrated curriculum focusing on chip manufacturing, incorporating the latest advancements and technologies in the field.
• Collaborate with faculty from community colleges, undergraduate, and graduate programs to ensure the curriculum meets the educational and professional needs of students at each level.
• Implement pedagogical strategies that are inclusive and effective for diverse learning environments and student backgrounds, with a particular attention to distance learning and the use of virtual reality platforms.
• Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the curriculum, make adjustments based on feedback and emerging industry trends.
• Contribute to the dissemination of the project's outcomes through scholarly publications, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of Electrical and Computer Engineering principles and practices, especially as they relate to chip manufacturing.
• Familiarity with the latest educational technologies and methodologies for effective teaching and learning, particularly the use of Virtual Reality environments to provide lab experiences to remote students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and evaluation, preferably in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

in Education, Engineering Education, Curriculum Development, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with community colleges or technical schools in curriculum design or educational partnerships.
• Familiar with the latest educational technologies and methodologies for effective teaching and learning, particularly the use of Virtual Reality environments to provide lab experiences to remote students.
• Experience working with community colleges or technical schools in curriculum design or educational partnerships.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $56,484 - $68,604 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 5 / 27 / 2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Alejandro Salado

Open Date 4 / 22 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed