A Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrical and Computer Engineering is needed at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/15/2024
Category: Electrical Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, seek culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to computer vision and AI.
Research projects for the postdoc research associate will involve deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and programming Python or C++. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in publishing high-impact journal papers such as IEEE and ACM. In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a vast network of scientists and engineers.
Required Qualifications:
- D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience computer vision and AI
- Ability to mentor junior team members, and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
- The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience high-quality academic journal paper.
About the College of Engineering:
The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical/.
FLSA Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary Range: $47,500-$60,00
Position Details:
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Employment Type: PD – Post Doc
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: Yuichi Motai, Ph.D.
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Emily Perrault
Contact Email: perraultek@vcu.edu
Apply on the Institution’s Website.
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