PostDoctoral Research Associate

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California invites applications for a full‑time, post‑doctoral research associate in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in information theory, structured statistics, reinforcement learning, and/or wireless communications.

A doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering is required. The position is grant funded and fixed‑term.

Qualifications

• Background in information theory, structured statistics, reinforcement learning, or wireless communications.
• PhD in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Strong publication record in key journals.

Skills

Information theory

Structured statistics

Reinforcement learning

Wireless communications

Education

Doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering or related fields

Job description

The University of Southern California, one of the nation's top universities, invites applications for a full‑time, post‑doctoral research associate in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in one or more of the following areas: Information theory, structured statistics, reinforcement learning, and/or wireless communications. The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering or related fields. The successful candidate will have a strong publication record in key journals.

The annual base salary range for this position is $62,400- $67,080. This is a grant funded position that is to be hired for a set fixed‑term.

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