Post Doc Research Associate

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health benefits (NC Flex)

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement system

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to advance research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, and adversarial machine learning. The role involves publishing findings with the Faculty Lead, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and contributing to workshops, seminars, and proposals.

The position supports collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners to grow the department’s research portfolio in AI,

Formación

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas.
• Publish research findings in collaboration with the Faculty Lead in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in departmental seminars and workshops.
• Assist in developing and delivering workshops and seminars; support preparation and submission of proposals; expand externally funded research.

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Classification Information

Classification Type

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 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.

• 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.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Required License or Certification

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Post Doc Research Associate

Position Number

Position Number 007863

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 08/30/2031

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Computer Science

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Computer Science

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3261

Open Date

Open Date 10/27/2026

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

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

Date Position Available 12/1/2026

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.

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