Post Doctoral Fellow

StartupNWA; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow position at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, multimodal AI, healthcare, and robotics. The role includes mentoring students and helping manage the research lab and ongoing projects.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field, strong programming skills, and an excellent publication record. Renewal is annual based on need and funding; salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong research background in machine learning, computer vision, and/or robotics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong programming skills due to hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• The Post Doctoral Fellow will work on multiple research projects at the intersection of ML, CV, multimodal AI, healthcare, and robotics.
• Assist in managing the research lab and ongoing projects, mentor students, and contribute to grant writing for future funding.
• Maintain reliable attendance and foster collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Python

Pytorch

Job description

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Closing Date:

10/19/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers and Scientists

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Graduate & Hourly Employees

Department's Website:

EECS Department Website: https://engineering.uark.edu/electrical-engineering-computer-science/ Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Laboratory Website: https://uark-aicv.github.io/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Post Doctoral Fellow will be part of several research projects at the intersection of machine learning (ML), computer vision (CV), multimodal AI, healthcare, and robotics in a highly-active research group. This position will also assist in managing the research lab and several ongoing research projects, mentoring students, and contributing to writing research grants for future grants and funding.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong research background in machine learning, computer vision, and/or robotics
• Strong publication record, preferably including first-author papers at top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICRA, MICCAI, or comparable conferences/journals
• Strong programming skills due to hands‑on experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to independently formulate research problems, develop methods, conduct experiments, and prepare high‑quality research publications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Terry Bennett, HR & Curriculum Manager, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes