Post Doctoral Associate

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The Institute for Data Science and Computing has an exciting opportunity for afull-time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                  

Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS    

Education:

Ph.D. required

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Department Specific Functions

Applications are invited for multiple 2-year postdoctoral positions at the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing for work within the Center for Accelerated Real-time Analytics (CARTA) (carta.miami.edu ). CARTA is a prestigious international research center funded by the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) program, consisting of five universities and two dozen or so industry/government members. CARTA plays part in the University’s Institute for Data Science and Computing (idsc.miami.edu/). The postdoctoral fellowships will be focused on data analytics research in machine learning and artificial intelligence, image and textual analysis, smart homes, and blockchain applications. The postdoctoral scientists will lead/co-lead original research in collaboration with industry/government partners and disseminate the results through papers and presentations. Where available, the postdoctoral scientists will assist supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the research groups. Successful applications should have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field with a strong motivation for advancing data science in an industry/government/university collaborative research environment. Applicants with strong coding skills in such languages as Python, C/C++, and MATLAB are preferred.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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