Post Doc Research Associate

Classification Information Classification Type Classification Type EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose of Position The employee will conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity, trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and related areas. The employee will publish research findings in collaboration with the Faculty Lead in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. The employee will assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned, and contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and seminars. In addition, the employee will support the preparation and submission of research proposals and help expand the department’s externally funded research portfolio. The employee will also collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners to advance research initiatives related to AI, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and quantum technologies. Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 15,000 students. The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The College of Engineering ( COE ), with over 3000 students, has 6 Doctoral programs, 9 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET -accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related field; or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before the start of employment. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Required License or Certification Position Information Working Title Working Title Post Doc Research Associate Position Number Position Number 007863 Recruitment Salary Range Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience FLSA FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length 08/30/2031 Organizational Division Organizational Division Computer Science Organizational Location Organizational Location College of Engineering Organizational Unit Organizational Unit Computer Science Posting Number Posting Number EPA3261 Open Date Open Date 10/27/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available Date Position Available 12/1/2026 Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS ) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Contact Division of Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina A&T State University