Note - This is a one-year, fixed-term position.
The School of Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business, and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff members are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques, and systems.
Stanford eWear is seeking a candidate for the position of Research and Development Scientist and Engineer. We are looking for a highly qualified professional to join our team, focusing on advanced research in the field of electronics. This role will emphasize initiatives related to the Stanford eWear program. Key responsibilities include engaging in hands-on electronics and system design, implementing projects related to the program, and providing guidance and support to students and postdoctoral researchers in areas pertinent to eWear projects.
In this role, you will:
- Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning and implementation of major projects, services, facilities, and activities.
- Develop advanced technological ideas, and guide their development into a final product or new approaches to research.
- Carry out complex or unique assignments important to the advancement of the field.
- Provide expert consultation and collaboration regarding technical requirements, capabilities, and advancement opportunities; make substantive contributions in diverse technical areas.
- Provide technical direction to other research staff, engineering associates, technicians, and/or students; facilitate workshops and demonstrations on research methods; educate and train users on research methodology and effective tools and techniques.
- Contribute to or co-author published articles, presentations, or scientific papers; identify research and development funding opportunities.
- Supervise staff and resources to meet program objectives.
Education & Experience (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):
- Expert knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing technical professionals.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully.
- Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
Work Standards:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
