Salary/Position Classification

• $50,000-$60,000, Dependent on Experience, 12-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Center in the College of Engineering & Mines at the University of North Dakota invites applications for two postdoctoral positions to begin in April 2025. The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Physics, or a closely-related field, and a strong potential to contribute to an internationally recognized research program with sustained external funding, and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction. The initial appointment will be for one year and is full-time and with benefits, with the potential for renewal for a second year, pending an annual review of performance and continued availability of funding.

For more information about the college please visit:
https://engineering.und.edu/research/air/index.html

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct research, perform experiments, analyze data, and present the research outcomes at conferences and agencies.
• Write reports and papers.
• Coordinate activities with faculty and research staff.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
• Maintain close communications with the PIs regarding progress. 

Required Competencies

• The candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, adequate knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (machine and deep learning), image/signal processing, and dataset processing

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any STEM related field
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• High-quality publications in any one or more areas leveraging big data and artificial intelligence.
• Post-doctoral experience
• Evidence of experience working in large research teams
• Experience with one or more applications including R, Python/Jupyter Notebooks, Tensorflow, Docker/Containerized Applications, Kubernetes, ArcGIS, LLMs, MATLAB.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 6, 2025 and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information for 3 professional references
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.