Postdoctoral Research Associate (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Posted: 5/2/2025

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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Posting Number req22588
Department Electrical and Computer Engr
Department Website Link https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Lab, under the direction of Dr. Bo Liu.

The team is a collaborative partnership between nine Universities across the US led by the University of Arizona working in the area of reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, and trustworthy intelligence.

We invite qualified candidates to join our group and participate in cutting-edge research related to these topics.

This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct research in deep reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, trustworthy AI, explainable/safe SI, neuro-symbolic/neuro-symbolic AI, and intelligent autonomous driving.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in AI-related research projects.
  • Participate in grant writing and proposal development to support ongoing and future research initiatives.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge in scientific or engineering field related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 
  • Knowledge in control theory and applications.

 
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Applied Math, or a closely related field of study. 
  • Selected candidate must have PhD. conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Effective writing experience for publication of articles in scientific research journals.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.00
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Bo Liu | boliu@arizona.edu
Open Date 5/2/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Please provide the following documents:

1. Cover Letter highlighting their relevant experience and research interests.
2. A Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copy of 1 publication (uploaded into the "Additional document" slot).
4. Research Plan (<=4 pages) (uploaded into the "Additional document" slot).
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