Postdoctoral Research Associate – College of Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Full-time/40 Hours per Week

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Hiring Department : College of Engineering

Location:University of Texas at Tyler: Tyler, Texas. This position does not allow for remote work.

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Research position supports advanced research in artificial intelligence, energyefficient computing, foundational mathematical models, high-performance computing, dimensionality reduction, and machine learning within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts independent and collaborative research, publishes findings in peer reviewed conferences and journals, contributes to grant proposal development, and provides technical leadership in cutting-edge computational research areas.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Lead research efforts in AI and machine learning, contributing to and driving ongoing research projects.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific conferences and journals.
• Assist in preparing and writing research grant proposals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Mentor students.

Required Education/Experience

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education/Experience

• A prior postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Strong mathematical foundation and programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Julia, MATLAB, R, and/or C++.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: machine learning, deep learning, HPC, Docker/Singularity containerization.
• Proven track record of research excellence, demonstrated by publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to conduct independent research, data management, analysis, and interpretation.

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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