Post Doctoral Research Associate

Summary

The Post Doctoral Research Associate position conducts research under the general oversight of a faculty supervisor who serves as a mentor, supporting the research in preparation for a career position in academe, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. Following is a list of general responsibilities associated with the Post Doctoral Research Associate position:

A. Collaborate with other research and extension personnel affiliated with research activities involving computer vision, 3D imagery, machine learning, AI, and robotics. The research scientist is expected to engage in research activities and outreach activities, such as:

1. Publications that acknowledge the research scientist's significant and meaningful contribution to the work.

2. Active dissemination of information (beyond the boundaries of the campus) through informal instruction, presentations of research at regional/national meetings, publications on which the research scientist is an author, or other means stemming from the research scientist's research accomplishments.

B. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.

C. Review research or grant proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to the area of expertise.

D. May liaise with and respond to the needs of various industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and other external groups on issues related to the project or, with the approval of the PI supervisor, other activities aligned with the research scientist’s area of expertise.

F. Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus and other University entities, as appropriate and with PI supervisory approval.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other research and extension personnel affiliated with research activities involving computer vision, 3D imagery, machine learning, AI, and robotics. The research scientist is expected to engage in research activities and outreach activities. May liaise with and respond to the needs of various industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and other external groups on issues related to the project or, with the approval of the PI supervisor, other activities aligned with the research scientist’s area of expertise.
• Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations. Review research or grant proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to the area of expertise.
• Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus and other University entities, as appropriate and with PI supervisory approval.

Education and/or training: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.

Level and type ofexperience: recent PhD. graduate and demonstrate hands-on experience with vision foundation models, spatial reasoning, and physics-informed modeling or simulators

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities: Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++;

To apply: click Job Browsing; and follow the link for position #26-035. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

This position is being filled through the Research Foundation, which is a separate entity from Old Dominion University (ODU). While we work in support of ODU, the Research Foundation operates independently and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug-Free Workplace). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, and promotion — are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Affirmative action efforts are conducted consistent with applicable laws to promote equal opportunity in employment and advancement.

As part of our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws, the Research Foundation includes a good-faith salary range in all job postings. These ranges represent the expected hiring range for the position, not the full compensation band.

Final salary offers may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and budget availability. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 annually.