Post Doc Research Associate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave

Health Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement

401k/403b/457b

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a Post Doc Research Associate in the College of Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial ML, and related areas, publish in peer-reviewed venues, mentor students, and contribute to seminars and workshops.

The role includes proposal development, expanding externally funded research, collaborating with faculty, students, and external partners to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS, EE, CDSE, or closely related field.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in AI‑enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in seminars, and contribute to workshops.
• Support preparation and submission of research proposals and help expand externally funded research.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The employee will conduct research in AI‑enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas. The employee will publish research findings in collaboration with the Faculty Lead in high‑quality, peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings. The employee will assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned, and contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and seminars. In addition, the employee will support the preparation and submission of research proposals and help expand the department’s externally funded research portfolio. The employee will also collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners to advance research initiatives related to AI, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and quantum technologies.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 15,000 students. The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The College of Engineering (COE), with over 3000 students, has 6 Doctoral programs, 9 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EEC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET‑accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Information

Working Title: Post Doc Research Associate

Position Number: 007861

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 08/30/2031

Organizational Division: Computer Science

Organizational Location: College of Engineering

Organizational Unit: Computer Science

Posting Number: EPA3262

Open Date: 10/28/2026

Close Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: 11/01/2026

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

N.C. A & T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41961

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