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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, seek candidates to apply for an hourly Research Assistant position.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 650 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to respect and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities:

The chosen candidate will perform research tasks under a project funded by Rocket One, Hoboken, New Jersey and carried out under the supervision of Prof. Supriyo Bandyopadhyay in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University in collaboration with Prof. Jianping Wang of the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota at Minneapolis

The candidate will work closely with Dr.  Supriyo Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Measurements of transfer characteristics of straintronic magnetic tunnel junctions (s-MTJs)
• Assembly of scalar multiplier circuits using s-MTJs using breadboards
• Experimental demonstration of XOR gate functionality in s-MTJs
• Assembly of crossbar matrix multiplier circuits on breadboards and experimental demonstration of matrix multiplication
• Help prepare reports
• Engage with University of Minnesota researchers via Zoom meetings to ensure timely progress of research objectives and completion of milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with research experience in straintronic nanomagnetic devices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clean room experience with nanomagnetic devices

Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering/

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Unit: College Of Engineering 

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range:up to $30.00 per hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 30 (maximum)

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mia Smith
Contact Email: smithmo3@vcu.edu