Post Doctoral Fellow

Post Doctoral Fellow

The Post Doctoral Fellow will be part of several research projects at the intersection of machine learning (ML), computer vision (CV), multimodal AI, healthcare, and robotics in a highly-active research group. This position will also assist in managing the research lab and several ongoing research projects, mentoring students, and contributing to writing research grants for future grants and funding. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong research background in machine learning, computer vision, and/or robotics
• Strong publication record, preferably including first-author papers at top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICRA, MICCAI, or comparable conferences/journals
• Strong programming skills due to hands-on experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to independently formulate research problems, develop methods, conduct experiments, and prepare high-quality research publications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Terry Bennett, HR & Curriculum Manager, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes