Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,425 - 83,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuting assistance

Job summary

A prominent university in the US is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in resilient artificial intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will join a leading research team and will be responsible for managing research programs, publishing findings, and mentoring staff. Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field and have experience with top-tier AI publications. A comprehensive benefits package is included with the role, and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least one publication as first/second author in top-tier AI/ML venues.
• Proven experience in resilient AI research, including adversarial AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research program in resilient AI within the group.
• Publish findings and develop project budgets.
• Manage professional and technical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or similar field

Job description

About The Opportunity

Northeastern University has established a Postdoctoral Researcher position dealing with cutting-edge research in the theoretical and applied aspects of resilient artificial intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will join Prof. Francesco Restuccia’s research team (website: https://mentis.info) in Boston, Massachusetts, and work on cutting-edge topics in resilient AI, including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in top-tier AI publications, outstanding presentation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Provides scientific and technical leadership in the management, design, and conducting of the entire research program in resilient AI within Prof. Restuccia’s research group. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and establishing standards for the research to be conducted on topics related to resilient AI; publishing findings; obtaining new grants; developing project budget; interviewing, hiring, and managing all professional and technical staff; and supervising students.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• PhD in Computer Science or similar field;
• At least one (1) publication as first/second author in top-tier AI/ML venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS) or evidence of strong research contributions in AI/ML;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Desired

• Proven experience in resilient AI research, including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection;
• At least six (3) first/second author publications in top-tier AI venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS) of which three (3) as first author;
• Demonstrated proposal writing experience;
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Please submit through the website a (i) cover letter, (ii) a detailed curriculum vitae, (iii) three representative scientific publications, and (iv) the names and contact information of at least three references. References will only be sought for finalists. Applications submitted without this material will not be considered.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

108S

Expected Hiring Range

$59,425.00 - $83,935.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.