Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee Position
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: May 3, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Center for Embedded Systems and Cyber-Physical Systems (CECS) at the UC Irvine anticipates the availability of a postdoctoral scholar-employee position for postdoctoral scholars to join a collaborative research group led by Prof. Pramod Khargonekar, Prof. Magnus Egerstedt, and Prof. Mohammad Al Faruque. This collaboration is focused on developing novel collaborative machine learning-based control and decision-making strategies for multi-agent systems that can dynamically adjust and collaborate to achieve system-level missions in adversarial and uncertain environments. Desired background includes control theory, multi-agent systems, machine learning algorithms including reinforcement learning and graph learning, embedded systems design, modeling and simulation control systems, and computer programming (C++ and/or Python). The role requires excellent writing skills.
The role also requires working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline such as computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, embedded and cyber-physical systems.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.