• Responsible for research and technical leadership of Fluid Dynamics applied to Propulsion Systems
• Work closely with the Executive Director of the Propulsion and Space Research Center under the supervision of Ph.D. and Master's students
• Identifying opportunities for future research projects, specifying resources, advancing the research capabilities of TII, and developing partnerships with academia and industry
• Develop knowledge and skills within TII related to the latest techniques and applications relevant to Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Sciences, and Propulsion Systems
• Plan, monitor, and support the daily activities of the team to ensure progress
• Manage relationships with internal and external research partners
• Review and write technical reports
• Prepare and write papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
• Ensure that the research activities run with legality and conformity to established regulations (health, safety, ethics)
• Develop positive working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Liaise with the superiors to make decisions for priorities with respect to research on Fluid Dynamics related to Propulsion Systems

Skills: Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion Research, Technical Leadership, Team Coordination, Partner Management, Technical Reporting, Academic Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance

• Plan and execute strategic research projects to develop insights and make recommendations
• Advocate for the end-user by using insights to ensure that their needs are properly understood and considered by others
• Collect and analyze user behavior by utilizing high-level analytic tools
• Identify and illustrate trends in product usage data and make recommendations for strategy based on data
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and opportunities
• Act as an advocate for customer research through all stages of the customer journey
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customer research, research methods, tools, and processes
• Continually explore innovative approaches to qualitative and quantitative research based on industry best practices and the changing needs of business and customers
• Manage third-party relationships and provide vendor/contractor consultant support
• Monitor and update resources while providing consultation, support, and training to peers

Skills: Strategic Research, User Advocacy, Data Analysis, Trend Identification, Stakeholder Collaboration, Customer Research, Methodology Expertise, Vendor Management

• Assists in viral vector design and development
• Produces quality research-grade vectors
• Makes master cell banks and working cell banks according to standard operating procedures
• Performs and reports tests as outlined in the laboratory's standard operating procedures
• Resolves routine and complicated testing problems and performs progressive and/or confirmation testing
• Enters and retrieves testing data accurately, using the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Reviews and monitors test data to ensure reliability in compliance with the laboratory's standard operating procedures
• Keeps accurate, dated records of experiments and protocols

Skills: Viral Vector Design, Cell Banking, Laboratory Testing, Problem Resolution, Data Entry, Test Monitoring, SOP Compliance, Record Keeping

• Performs and records all quality control procedures related to testing and recognizes problems with tests and quality control and reports them promptly to the laboratory administration and quality control officer or designee
• Complies with standards and regulations described by regulatory and/or accrediting agencies, e.g., Tennessee State, FDA, JCAHO, etc.
• Aids fellow workers when quality control problem resolution is needed
• Assists the laboratory administration and quality officer in investigating proficiency test discrepancies
• Assists with the design and implementation of quality control procedures
• Assists the quality officer with the analysis of quality assurance/quality improvement data analysis
• Assists with assuring that preventive maintenance is performed on laboratory instruments as required by standard operating procedures
• Supports the team to ensure all preventive maintenance procedures on all laboratory instruments are current

Skills: Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Resolution, Test Investigation, QC Design, QA Analysis, Instrument Maintenance, Team Support

• Proactive in instrument and testing troubleshooting, i.e., identifies problems, recommends implementation of methods for corrective action, and documents all actions taken
• Designs or revises standard operating procedures for troubleshooting laboratory instruments and testing
• Resolves instrument malfunctions and contacts instrument service representatives for unresolved malfunctions
• Maintains detailed records of all instrument malfunctions, the means of resolution, and acts proactively to address instrument malfunction trends
• Trains new personnel in vector production
• Assists in the orientation of new employees and students
• Assists in laboratory workflow management
• Assists laboratory management in scheduling workflow to ensure adequate coverage in the laboratory at all times
• Assists laboratory administration in analyzing workflow to determine and recommend the implementation of new methods for effective and efficient laboratory operation
• Assists visiting/guest scientists in the laboratory as per the instructions of the Director of the Vector Production and Development Laboratory

Skills: Instrument Troubleshooting, SOP Development, Malfunction Resolution, Record Management, Personnel Training, Workflow Management, Method Improvement, Lab Support

• Working experience in research and insights 
• Familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments
• Working experience in design, product, or user research experience
• Experience talking to kids in a comfortable, non-condescending way
• Experience generating insights about mobile-specific experiences and mobile-first research
• Experience researching and collaborating on mobile apps and app development
• Excellent background in robot learning and AI
• Knowledge about ROS (Robot Operating System) and good programming skills (C++ mostly)
• Team spirit and the ability to work independently
• Excellent knowledge of English 

Qualifications: BS in Artificial Intelligence with 7 years of Experience

• Exemplary customer service skills
• Excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Thrive in a highly cooperative work setting
• Aptitude to learn new technology
• Strong problem-solving aptitude
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must have leadership skills
• Experience in an applied research setting
• Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
• Experience usability testing, voice-of-the-customer, optimization and/or session recording tools
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research principles and methods and when to apply them

Qualifications: BS in Data Science with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in performing protocols such as chromatin immunoprecipitation assays for sequencing (ChIP-seq), and conformation assays such as Hi-C, 3C,4C, or Capture C
• Good understanding of biological, physical, and chemical water and wastewater treatment processes
• Demonstrated ability in process control and PLC programming
• Self-motivated, ability to complete projects with minimal oversight, effective problem solver
• Able to take ownership of projects, accountable for meeting deadlines and commitments
• Motivated learner, willing to learn new skills and take on new tasks
• Good communicator, able to produce succinct technical reports and presentations 
• Able to speak and deliver presentations to various audiences

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in software engineering, including full-stack development
• Experience in natural language processing (NLP) research and in software engineering, including full-stack development
• Experience in people management
• Demonstrated innovation, creativity, and impact
• Professional expertise in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence methods such as statistical, probabilistic and machine learning techniques (e.g., Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning)
• Very good track record in implementing data science workflows such as network data analysis, tooling, working with AI frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, pytorch) on networking use cases
• Good expertise in state-of-the-art wireless communication systems (focus on 3GPP) and their automation
• Strong analytical skills and eager to find innovative/disruptive solutions to problems
• Self-motivated, passionate and hands-on, equally interested in AI and mobile network technology
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to, work in and lead international and multi-site virtual teams (research / experimental SW development), good interpersonal skills

Qualifications: BS in Computer Science with 6 years of Experience

• Proven experience in conducting research within a variety of complex domains
• Experience within a B2B enterprise environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and have a high degree of influence with internal partners including senior leadership 
• Hands-on experience designing and executing field research and demonstrable impact on business outcomes
• Clear understanding and experience with a wide variety of research methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of when to apply each
• Proficient in processing and analysing research results, to generate actionable strategic and tactical recommendations
• Ability to articulate a user identity by developing behavioural archetypes, personas and user goals
• Must have a history of effective collaboration with experience design and product development
• Must have a rack record of peer-reviewed papers and other scientific publications presenting research work
• Able to be self-driven, able to lead teamwork and take ownership of projects and responsibilities
• Able to be an empathetic and communicative person who enjoys working in collaborative projects, in international and multicultural environments

Qualifications: BS in Neuroscience with 5 years of Experience