Post Doc Research Associate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a Post Doc Research Associate in the Computer Science department. The candidate will conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas, publishing in peer-reviewed venues.

The role includes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to seminars, and helping develop workshops and proposals to expand externally funded

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related field; or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before the start of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas.
Publish research findings in collaboration with Faculty Lead in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in seminars and professional activities.
Contribute to development and delivery of workshops and seminars.
Assist in preparation and submission of research proposals and expand externally funded research portfolio.
Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners to advance research initiatives in AI, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and quantum technologies.

Skills

AI cybersecurity

Explainable AI

Adversarial ML

Research mentoring

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

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 EAC 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; or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before the start of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required.

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)

Position Information

Working Title

Post Doc Research Associate

Position Number

007863

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

08/30/2031

Organizational Division

Computer Science

Organizational Location

College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Computer Science

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3261

Open Date

10/27/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

12/1/2026

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.

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