Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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Position Number: 00111596

Essential Job Duties:
The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in advancing research within the Computer Science department of North Carolina State University. The primary focus will be on cross-layer software-hardware co-design to enhance the state-of-the-art machine learning systems, improving both efficiency and privacy.

Key job duties for the Postdoctoral Research Scholar are the following:

• Conduct research on efficient and privacy-preserving machine learning systems, including, but not limited to Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs) etc.
• Develop and evaluate proposed methodologies using state-of-the-art computing platforms.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals in computer systems, design automation, and security.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, providing guidance and oversight on research projects.
• Help in mentoring junior students, including PhD, undergraduate and master students.
• Assist with course instruction and explore new research directions in machine learning.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to document reports and discuss results with the research team
• Highly motivated, organized individual
• Interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with research team

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, with a focus on machine learning hardware system design.
• Track record in efficient machine learning design (either algorithm or hardware), or in cryptographic techniques such as homomorphic encryption, multiparty computation, demonstrated through top-tier publications and relevant internship experience.
• Excellent academic writing skills with a strong ability to contribute to high-impact publications.
• Strong mentoring skills with experience guiding undergraduate and graduate students in research activities.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:  N/A

AA/EOE:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Department: 141901 – Computer Science Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC

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