Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomy

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for In

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro is seeking a Post Doc Research Associate in Autonomy to advance autonomous systems through AI learning techniques. The role includes mentoring students, supporting funded projects, and contributing to proposals and publications.

The candidate will work with graduate and undergraduate students, participate in seminars, and collaborate with the team to achieve research milestones in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related area, specializing in Control and Robotics.
• Strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to autonomous vehicle technology and transportation technology.
• Good skills in writing scientific papers and technical reports.
• Ability to multitask across different research problems and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on autonomous systems and develop AI and learning techniques.
• Support funded projects with original research, collaboration, and reporting.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in seminars and workshops.
• Contribute to proposal development to attract external funding and publish results in journals.

Conocimientos

ROS

Python

C++

AI models

Computer vision

Edge devices

High-performance computing

Project management

Educación

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

ROS

Python

C++

Descripción del empleo

Primary Purpose of Position

The successful candidate will conduct research on developing advanced AI and learning techniques to autonomous systems. The candidate will also support funded projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, development and internal evaluation of reports, facilitating the research meetings within the team, mentoring of students, and technically overseeing projects’ milestones. The candidate will also contribute to proposal development efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding. The candidate will publish research results, in collaboration with his supervisor, in recognized journals. The candidate will share student mentoring with his supervisor and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned. The candidate will also be working with both graduate and undergraduate students in a mentoring role, and will be involved in conducting workshops, and seminars. The candidate will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 15,700 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, 8 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 an environment that embraces differences within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related area, specializing in Control and Robotics.
• A strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to autonomous vehicle technology and transportation technology.
• The candidate is expected to have good skills in writing scientific papers and technical reports.
• Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to multitask involving different research problems.
• Possess good organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Demonstrated integrity, dependability, and competence.
• Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision.
• Able to make presentations utilizing excellent oral communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience with ROS
• Good programming skills such as Python, C++, and ROS,
• Experience with development and deployment of AI models
• Knowledge and experience with computer vision
• Experience with edge devices
• Experience with high computing performance systems
• Project management skills.

Required License or Certification

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, Autonomy
• Position Number: 007860
• Recruitment Salary Range: $65,783 - $70,000
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: (If Time Limited, Appointment Length) 08/30/2031
• Organizational Division: Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Organizational Location: College of Engineering
• Organizational Unit: Electrical & Computer Engineering

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

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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