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Postdoctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Job Description

Postdoctoral fellowships are available in the Laboratory for Next Generation Virtual and Augmented Reality Network Systems directed by Prof. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski, in the College of Computing at NJIT. Technical aspects of the openings include a self-motivated engagement with the research team of Dr. Jakov, Cakareski on investigations of mutual interest, leadership in writing research papers and proposals, and engagement in light-weight student mentoring and teaching activities. It is expected that a recruited candidate will lead the submission of two journal and one to two conference papers, annually. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski and his team will provide ample support and opportunities for creative engagement.

Highly-motivated candidates with background in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics, and research interests at the broad intersection of networked virtual and augmented reality, optical and millimeter wave mobile wireless networking, 360° video streaming, UAV-IoT sensing and networking, real-time machine learning, and societal applications are encouraged to apply. The fellowships comprise a competitive salary with excellent benefits and travel opportunities. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski is committed to helping postdocs develop independent research careers, and identify and secure long-term job positions, and provides generous mentoring for developing grants applications, technical writing and lab management skills, and professional networks and collaborations. The openings are renewable every year, pending available funding and meeting performance requirements.

Essential Functions:
  • To work on information science and computer graphics. The Post Doc will help design and conduct research, analyze the collected data and prepare for a publication.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
  • Must have qualitative research skills and have a PhD in hand/or within 3 months of appointment. Experience with human subject research.
  • At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time
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