Postdoctoral Research Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Posting Number: req22588 Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Website: https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/ Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA Position Highlights The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Lab, under the supervision of Dr. Bo Liu. The research team is a collaborative partnership among nine U.S. universities led by the University of Arizona, focusing on reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, and trustworthy intelligence. We invite qualified candidates to participate in cutting-edge research on these topics. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. Benefits Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! For additional information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here . Duties & Responsibilities Conduct research in deep reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, trustworthy AI, explainable/safe AI, neuro-symbolic AI, and autonomous driving. Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in AI-related research projects. Participate in grant writing and proposal development to support ongoing and future research initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge in scientific or engineering fields related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Knowledge in control theory and its applications. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Applied Math, or a closely related field. PhD must be conferred upon hire. Preferred Qualifications Effective writing experience for publication in scientific research journals. Additional Details FLSA: Exempt Full/Part Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.00 Work Calendar: Fiscal Job Category: Research Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary: NIH salary guidelines, depends on experience Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 FTE Background Check: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies: 1 Open Date: 5/2/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Application Documents: CV, Cover Letter, two additional documents (including a publication and research plan) Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and research interests, CV, a copy of one publication, and a research plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr