Post Doctoral Fellow

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in New Zealand is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering. This role involves collaboration with Google on innovative projects in scalable synchronous applications, focusing on cyber-physical systems. The position offers a supportive research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Practices

Five Weeks’ Annual Leave

6.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, focus on computer science, aerospace, automotive, or formal systems.
• Experience with formal methods and verification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop case study of a cyber-physical system utilizing Google’s logical synchrony networks.
• Draft papers for publication and present results at conferences.

Skills

Formal Methods

Mathematical Modeling

Verification Techniques

Communication

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, supporting over 46,000 students with a staff of more than 6,000. We are one of New Zealand’s largest employers.

Job Description

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. This research-focused role involves a collaborative project with Google on scalable synchronous applications using logical synchrony networks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing a case study of a cyber-physical system (CPS) utilizing Google’s logical synchrony networks.
2. Creating CPS application examples, potentially including autonomous systems in space and road transport (e.g., spacecraft landing, proximity operations, adaptive cruise control).
3. Investigating control barrier functions and similar methods for safe autonomous guidance and verification.
4. Performing formal verification of CPS through runtime and static methods.
5. Collaborating with the PI’s research group, other ECSE groups, and the space institute.
6. Presenting findings regularly to Google engineers from the Bittide team.
7. Drafting papers for publication and presenting results at conferences.
8. Consulting regularly with the PI on research progress.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 24 months with an annual salary of $87,772, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering is a leader in advanced engineering research, working on emerging technologies in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, and software, with collaborations involving industry leaders like Google.

Candidate Profile:

• PhD in Engineering, with focus areas including computer science, aerospace, automotive, or formal systems (candidates nearing completion may apply).
• Experience with formal methods, mathematical modeling, and verification techniques.
• Understanding of CPS theory, distributed systems, and practical applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including academic writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in research teams and with external partners.

Supervisory or mentoring experience with students is desirable.

We offer a supportive research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, flexible work practices, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% employer superannuation contribution, and professional development opportunities.

Applications should be submitted online by 13 June 2025, including a cover letter and CV. We may close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.

For confidential inquiries, contact Partha Roop at [email protected]. Applications via email are not accepted.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to equity and meeting obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, fostering a safe, inclusive environment. For more information, visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.