Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direction of Prof. Abhishek Halder. The candidate will perform interdisciplinary research in the area of stochastic control, optimal mass transport and Schrödinger bridge problems, will pursue collaborative research publications, and will help mentor graduate students. The position also requires strong analytical and written communication skills evidenced by publication record in the area of control or machine learning.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in control theory, optimal mass transport, stochastic differential equations.

• Experience in machine learning.

Proposed Start Date:
February 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
October 25, 2023

Posting Close Date:
November 7, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R13304