Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER - Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence)-2

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (PIER – Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence)-2 Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Electrical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct research in Trustworthy AI with a focus on optimizing cyber-physical systems. The position integrates research, teaching, and service to support Prairie View A&M University’s leadership in advancing research and education in Trustworthy AI. The Postdoctoral Researcher will engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Juvenile Justice, participate in professional development workshops, and contribute to grant development activities. The appointment is a one-year, full-time position in residence at Prairie View A&M University. The university retains the option to renew the appointment for a second year based on performance, research progress, and availability of funding. The maximum term is two years. This position is funded by restricted funds or a grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of restricted or grant funds. This postdoctoral position may serve as a potential pathway to a tenure-track position after one year, contingent upon performance and institutional need. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. Responsibilities Conduct independent and collaborative research addressing Trustworthy AI for improving cyber-physical systems. Lead experiments, simulations, and testbed prototyping activities. Engage in interdisciplinary research with faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Juvenile Justice. Publish research findings in top-tier academic venues. Teach one course per semester within the College of Engineering or collaborating colleges. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research. Participate in professional development workshops, write grant proposals, and contribute to other grant development activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education & Experience Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field (earned within the past three years). Candidates that have finished all required coursework and exams but have not completed or defended their final dissertation may be considered but must have a conferred Doctoral Degree at the time of appointment. Research experience in Trustworthy AI with applications to cyber-physical systems. Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., strong publication record, software tools developed, testbeds designed, datasets created). Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in related fields. Experience mentoring students in research. Job Posting Close Date Until Filled Required Attachments Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Background Check Requirements All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University System