Mountain West HERC

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214251 - Electrical and Computer Eng

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in neuromorphic computing, IC design, embedded systems, or AI. Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Experience with neuromorphic computing, IC design, embedded systems, or AI.

Preferred Qualifications: Record of publications in related top-tier journals or research conferences. Expertise in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the “other documents” tab as needed.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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