Postdoc Research Associate - High Performance Computing (HPC) Research

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - High Performance Computing (HPC) Research

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties of this role involve conducting research in I/O systems, formal methods, and machine learning, as well as contributing to NSF-funded collaborative projects and publishing research papers. The position also includes preparing research proposals and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Additionally, it requires active collaboration with faculty and external research partners, participation in regular research meetings, and helping develop new research directions. This entails reviewing related literature, maintaining research artifacts and datasets, and sharing results with the wider research community. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) Research

Department/Program & College Description:
At Iowa State, you can develop software and artificial intelligence tools, work with robots, or use data to tackle problems facing society. We offer strong academics and hands-on experiences through industry internships, undergraduate research, and innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. Cyclones are well-prepared for careers in business, agriculture, health, energy, safety, security, and many other fields.

Department Unit/Website:

Department of Computer Science

Proposed Start Date:
March 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:
February 11, 2026

Posting Close Date:
February 18, 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R18625