Postdoctoral Research Associate – AI for Cybersecurity

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Cybersecurity within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The role focuses on developing AI/ML techniques for cybersecurity, including computer vision applications, with opportunities to publish and collaborate widely.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to lab safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in programming Python or equivalent.
• Experience in publishing IEEE or ACM transactions or journals.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
• Commitment to diversity and civility as a postdoc at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand AI for cybersecurity projects with ML and computer vision.
• Collaborate with a broad network of scientists and engineers across universities.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and venues.

Skills

Python programming

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Laboratory safety

Deadline-driven

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in CS/EE/Systems Eng

Job description

Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - AI for Cybersecurity position.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. The College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs and is supported by more than 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. The college values research and the positive impact of its people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while contributing to Agentic AI in Cybersecurity. Research projects for this position will involve machine learning and computer vision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI or cybersecurity and will have opportunities to publish in high-impact journals. The candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a broad network of scientists and engineers across universities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in programming Python or equivalent
• Experience in publishing IEEE or ACM transactions or journals
• Ability to mentor junior team members and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoc at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Agentic AI
• Interest in Deepfake or cybersecurity

About the College of Engineering

Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at the College of Engineering site.

Unit

College Of Engineering

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range

$50,000-$60,000/year

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Contact Information

Contact Name: Emily Perrault
Contact Email: [e-mail]