Postdoctoral Researcher — AI for Cybersecurity & Agentic AI

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on AI for Cybersecurity. The role offers opportunities to advance research in machine learning and computer vision while collaborating with a large university network.

The successful candidate will publish in high-impact journals, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to a safe and inclusive lab environment at VCU in Richmond, Virginia.

Qualifications

• PhD 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 lab safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism, and civility in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a diversified technical skill set while contributing to Agentic AI in Cybersecurity.
• Lead research projects involving Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
• Collaborate with a broad network of scientists and engineers across universities.

Skills

Python programming

Excellent communication

Mentor junior researchers

Team collaboration

Meet deadlines

Education

PhD in Computer Science/EE/Systems Engineering

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on AI for Cybersecurity. The role offers opportunities to advance research in machine learning and computer vision while collaborating with a large university network.

The successful candidate will publish in high-impact journals, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to a safe and inclusive lab environment at VCU in Richmond, Virginia.