The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will sponsor J-1 work visas only for this position.

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The Department of Computer Science (CS) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a post-doctoral associate position in the area of Communication-Denied Network Games.

Who We Are:

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at UCCS is nationally ranked and offers degrees at the Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. levels. The CS department has 22 full-time faculty including three NSF CAREER winners and one AFOSR YIP winner.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system  and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs .

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Job Duties:

Specifically, the post-doctoral associate will support the following research tasks: (1) develop graph-theoretic analytics to characterize how connectivity among agents influences emergent performance in multiagent optimization problems; (2) design algorithms to robustly mitigate the harm of unplanned communication/observation breakdown among agents in a multiagent optimization problem.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

A successful applicant will possess strong abilities/skills in the following areas.

• A strong foundation in game theory and multiagent system optimization concepts.
• A strong theoretical foundation in stochastic processes, including any of randomized algorithms, Markov chains, control of MDPs, and/or Reinforcement Learning.
• A research background in any of control theory, design and analysis of algorithms, operations research, and/or related fields.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and writing skills, are desired.
• Independent problem solving, specifically the ability to efficiently navigate an unfamiliar problem space with minimal supervision, the ability to seek and integrate useful help and feedback, and the ability to incrementally chip away a hard problem.

Work Location: On-site

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $65,000 per year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits , some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last one year.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of May 1, 2023.
• The potential employee start date is July 15, 2023.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. 

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in computer science, electrical or computer engineering or related discipline
• Research experience and track record of publications in one or more of the following areas: control theory, game theory, or stochastic processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• A track record of successful research mentoring

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and fine motor skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.  If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.