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Post Doc Research Fellow, UND ARCTIC LAB

  • 495824
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $60,000 annual, contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The UND ARCTIC Lab, College of Arts & Sciences, in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Center (CEM) at the University of North Dakota invites applications for one postdoctoral position to begin in January 2025. The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in Communication, Computer Science, Geography, Physics, or a closely related field, and a strong potential to contribute to an internationally recognized research program with sustained external funding, in addition to a commitment to high quality research productivity and undergraduate and graduate mentorship.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, perform experiments, analyze data, and present the research outcomes at conferences and agencies.
  • Write reports, assist in publishing papers, submit sections of proposals, and assist in data analysis.
  • Collaborate in research activities as required 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, highly developed computational knowledge leveraging data analytics, and be highly productive with a professional work ethic.

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Communication, Computer Science, or related STEM 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. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High quality publications in one or more areas leveraging big data and artificial intelligence.
  • Post-doctoral and/or Graduate Research Assistant experience
  • Evidence of experience working in large research teams and contributing to publications
  • Experience in one or more areas including (but not limited to) Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (machine and deep learning), Technical Communication, Dataset Processing, and geospatial data competencies.
  • 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 1/17/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • The names and contact information for 3 professional references

Position is open until filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Timothy Pasch, at timothy.pasch@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

Applicant Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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