Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrical & Computer Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Location: Lowell, MA

Job Number: 7052617

Posting Date: Aug 17, 2018

Job Description

General Summary of Position:

The successful applicant will conduct fundamental research and development in the areas of high performance computing with an emphasis on efficient data encoding for various scientific simulation and analysis frameworks and help immediate supervisor in writing scholarly articles and proposals.

The initial appointment will be for 1 year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Essential Job Duties include:

Conduct research and development on high-performance computing (HPC) systems under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI)

Assist supervisor in writing scholarly articles and proposals for grant funding

Undertake activities to develop independent research

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

PhD in computer science or computer engineering, or similar field by the time of the appointment

At least two years of experience in system or application software development in C or C++

Knowledge of modern data analytics tools and methods on various large-scale data sets

Strong programming skills in C, C++, script language (Python)

Ability to work as a team player

Strong technical report writing and communication skills

Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Additional Considerations:

A record of publication

Experience with collaborative interdisciplinary research

Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment

Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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