The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of South Alabama invites applications for three full-time Postdoctoral Research Associates to support research on AI, IC design, and neuromorphic computing:

(1)   Position #1: Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, or data mining

(2)   Position #2: IC design

(3)   Position #3: Neuromorphic computing

The positions are immediately available and they are all on-site positions (not remote). Each consists of a one-year appointment with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding availability.

Job Description
75% - Research

• Conduct research, analyze and interpret data associated with conducted research
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students with their research.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to top-tier journals and present seminars to scientific community

20% - Reporting and Dissemination of Research

• Prepare and present updates on ongoing research to the research team and sponsors.
• Provide written reports on research progress.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to top-tier journals.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.

·         The successful candidate should bring experience, enthusiasm and dedication to the group.

·         It is expected that successful candidate will have a proven record of publications in top-tier computer engineering research conferences, and have expertise in one or more of the above areas of interest.

·         For Position #1: Highly qualified candidates with any of the following experience are particularly encouraged to apply: Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep learning, data analytics, or data mining.

·         For Position #2: Familiarity with IC Design EDA/CAD tool is required. It is desirable if the applicant has experience with full tape-out experience of ASICs.

·         For Position #3: Candidates with expertise on neuromorphic computing material, device, hardware or software are all considered in this position.

Salary range: $65K-70K

Application

Applications should contain: a short cover letter to indicate which position you are interested, a curriculum vitae (CV), full list of publications, copies of relevant publications, and names and contact details for three people who may be asked for references.

Applications should be emailed in a combined PDF document to: candacephillips@southalabama.edu and Impactlabrecruitment@gmail.com. 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.