Research Associate in System Engineering and Environment

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the research group of Dr. Negin Alemazkoor in the Department of System Engineering and Environment at the University of Virginia.

In this role, the successful candidate will closely collaborate with researchers at the University of California Irvine and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and perform interdisciplinary research in the areas of stochastic computation, multi-fidelity uncertainty quantification (UQ) and physics-informed machine learning (ML) techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting innovative research on foundational or applied UQ and ML.
• Collaborating with PhD students.
• Publishing peer-reviewed articles in reputed top journals in the field.
• Contributing to the development of open-source software.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or a Closely related field by the start date.
• Proven track record of research publications.
• Experience in scientific computing and algorithm/software development.
• Experience in machine learning and data science.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Python, MATLAB, R, or C++.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience in performing interdisciplinary research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, 1-2 peer-reviewed publications related to this position, and contact information for three references.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023, and the posting will remain open until filled. Candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred start dates are between February 15 and March 15, but later start date may also be possible.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Negin Alemazkoor (na7fp@virginia.edu) or Prof. Mazdak Tootkaboni (mtootkaboni@umassd.edu).

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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