REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Texas at Tyler’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our dynamic research team. This position is funded through the UT Systems STAR awards and will be under the guidance of Dr. Vijayalakshmi Saravanan.
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will play a pivotal role in advancing research in artificial intelligence (AI), energy-efficient computing, foundational mathematical models, high-performance computing (HPC), dimensionality reduction, and machine learning. Your responsibilities will include publishing research in leading conferences and journals, contributing to grant proposals, and providing technical leadership in these cutting-edge areas.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• A prior postdoctoral research experience is preferred

ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong mathematical foundation and programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Julia, MATLAB, R, and/or C++.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: machine learning, deep learning, HPC, Docker/Singularity containerization.
• Proven track record of research excellence, demonstrated by publications in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to conduct independent research, data management, analysis, and interpretation.

• Lead research efforts in AI and machine learning, contributing to and driving ongoing research projects.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific conferences and journals.
• Assist in preparing and writing research grant proposals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.