Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomy

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for E

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement plan

State Benefits - NC Flex

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Autonomy within the College of Engineering. The role focuses on advancing AI and learning methods for autonomous systems, while partnering on funded projects and guiding student researchers.

Responsibilities include publishing results, mentoring students, contributing to proposal development, and presenting at departmental seminars.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related area.
• Strong writing of scientific papers and technical reports.
• Ability to multitask across research problems and handle independent work.
• Excellent oral communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI and learning techniques for autonomous systems.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and coordinate workshops/seminars.
• Develop proposals to attract external funding and publish results with supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Writing ability

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ROS

Python

C++

Job description

Position Overview

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 be also 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, and also 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.

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

Appointment Length: 08/30/2031

Organizational Division: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Organizational Location: College of Engineering

Organizational Unit: Electrical & Computer Engineering

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)

Benefits

• 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)i
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Equal Opportunity

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and ... No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Residency Requirement

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