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Research Asst. Professor

  • 495344
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $78,000 to $100,000, dependent on experience, 12-month Contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota, College of Engineering & Mines seeks to hire an Assistant Research Professor with a focus on computer vision, neural networks, augmented reality, and robotics. This position will be expected to support various research related to National Security. Successful candidates will be appointed to a position in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and will support the University’s National Security Initiative to grow UND’s portfolio of research programs related to national security.
To support various DoD research projects conducting research in computer vision, neural networks, augmented reality, and robotics. Supervise students working on various research projects. Publish research papers based on this work. Produce research grants and obtain external funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work with a highly collaborative group across campus to meet the contracted objectives on various research projects.
  • Develop and implement computer vision, machine learning, augmented reality, and robotics algorithms.
  • Conduct innovative research in computer vision, neural networks, augmented reality, and robotics and work with students to disseminate the results.
  • Mentor a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Collaborate with people across campus to pursue external funding and create novel research proposals. 

Required Competencies

  • Strong background in computer vision, neural networks, and robotics
  • Excellent programming skills in Python and C++
  • Experience with Tensor Flow and Pytorch
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team to solve complex research problems.

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
  • Established track record of conducting research and publishing the results in top-tier conferences and/or journals.
  • One or more years of programming skills in Python and C++
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident due to projects and position funding
  • 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 does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • History of successfully obtaining external research funding
  • Prior experience leading a research team
  • Experience working on projects in national security

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 09/15/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Curriculum Vita
  • One-page statement of research
  • List of three references
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire. 

Open until filled

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.

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The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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