Rsch Pro 1-Applied Research

This position is for a full-time, temporary (one-year) staff research engineer at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota. The employee will work within SAFL's Applied Research and Engineering Team and will be responsible for supporting basic and applied research primarily through designing, constructing, programming, and documenting data acquisition systems. In some instances, these data acquisition systems will involve motion and other types of control. The results of these efforts are comprehensive datasets used by researchers to analyze phenomena in experiments or field sites.

SAFL's Applied Research and Engineering Team is a small team and, as such, some amount of labor, construction, fabrication, etc, is expected for this position.

The employee will work with SAFL Associate Director for Engineering and Facilities, university faculty, and SAFL technical staff and researchers.

Duties broken down by percentage:
40% Researching, designing and fabricating data acquisition systems
40% Programming data acquisition systems and creating associated technical documentation
20% Other duties supporting research

Required:
BS in an engineering discipline OR a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years
Experience with construction and programming of motion control and/or data acquisition.
Interest in participating in an engineering research setting.
Interest in learning new programming languages, as needed
Must be able to work safely in construction, laboratory, and field environments including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs and traversing difficult terrain
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google suite Apps

Preferred:
Experience in instrumentation/programming related to water resources engineering or fluid mechanics, such as flow measurement, data loggers, telemetry, and environmental sensors.
Demonstrated experience with fabrication or shop tools.
Demonstrated ability to provide concise, robust technical documentation for use in collaboration and ease of maintenance of custom instrumentation systems.
CAD experience and/or strong interest in learning.

The Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory is a globally recognized hub for pioneering research in experimental and computational fluid mechanics, hydrology, and earth-surface dynamics. For over 80 years, our innovative and adaptable facilities have attracted trailblazers, problem solvers, and visionary thinkers. SAFL transcends traditional academic boundaries, embracing a spirit of curiosity and unorthodox collaboration. By fostering a culture of innovation, our diverse network of scholars and skilled engineers delivers groundbreaking solutions to the most pressing environmental science and engineering challenges, deepening our understanding of Earth's dynamic systems.

Pay Range: $25 -$28 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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