Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! 

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace 

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year. Explore our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space. 

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study, including Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

About the Embry-Riddle Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems:

ERAU's Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems (CARS) is the Embry-Riddle wide research center dedicated to advancing aviation and aerospace resilient systems, focusing on aerospace cybersecurity and AI/ML challenges. CARS is committed to collaborating with industry and government partners, providing innovative solutions to pressing resilience challenges. The Center's work spans a broad spectrum of systems-related domains such as: aviation & aerospace cybersecurity including cutting-edge tools for enhancing cybersecurity in the operational technology (OT) domains, artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) and data science / data analytics, software engineering, advanced air mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies, human-machine interfaces, virtual and augmented reality training systems,  airspace/airport simulation & modeling, and civil aviation airspace systems.  The Center also maintains a vast historical Air Traffic database (archived since 1999). CARS is at the forefront of driving resilient systems innovation to foster a safe, secure, and resilient future of the aviation and aerospace ecosystem.

The Opportunity:

CARS is seeking a Research Director whose primary role will be to strengthen and grow the CARS research portfolio, with a near-term focus on aerospace cybersecurity research in the defense systems, civil aviation, and space systems domains. This senior faculty research position reports to the CARS Executive Director and is dedicated to acquiring and leading high-quality research and contributing to advancing knowledge in enhancing aviation and aerospace resilient systems. This research faculty position (non-tenured track) may choose to have some teaching responsibilities in order to support the engagement of students in the research experience.  This position requires a highly motivated and experienced researcher who can collaborate effectively with faculty members and research personnel to pursue innovative projects and contribute to the overall mission of the Center.  The Center's mission is to be a world leader in the research and innovation of safe, secure, and resilient aerospace system solutions that meet the needs of our global aerospace community.

Strong research-focused candidates eager to proactively identify and address key aviation and aerospace systems resiliency challenges are encouraged to apply.

Position Levels:

Depending on preparation and experience, the position can be set at various levels, including Senior Research Scientist, or Principal Research Scientist. These positions provide diverse opportunities for individuals at different senior career stages to become part of leading a dynamic team and lead CARS research initiatives in aviation and aerospace resilient systems.

Senior Research Scientist

An accomplished and experience