Postdoctoral Researcher; Levels

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Levels)
Location: New Orleans
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Title:

** Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Levels)
** Position Type:
** Other Academic
** Department:
** LSUAM Engineering - CM - Advanced Productivity (Jonathan Shi ))
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* Work Location:

** 3319 Patrick

F. Taylor Hall
** Pay Grade:
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* Job Description:

**** Postdoctoral Researcher
** The Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team of experts in advanced technology research. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about pioneering new technologies, exploring novel solutions, and applying their skills to impactful projects. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research, analyze data, and contribute to publications and patent filings.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a strong research background. This individual will manage a major research program with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations; conduct advanced scientific research which may result in significant new technologies, methodologies, or ideas; disseminate the research in journals, articles, professional meetings, classes, etc.; participate in major hearings, presentations, and public meetings to provide expert testimony;

and also represent the project/program, and resolves significant issues which may impact or result from the research. Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Responsibilities:

50% - Manages a major research program with responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations. Conduct high-quality research and development on advanced technologies, with a focus on smart wearable technologies, AI, robotics and their applications in construction and manufacturing industries. 15% - Contribute to research publications, technical reports, and conference presentations. Disseminate the research in journals, articles, professional meetings, classes, etc.

15% - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align research objectives with organizational goals. Participates in major hearings, presentations, and public meetings to provide expert testimony. Represents the project/program, and resolves significant issues which may impact or result from the research. 10% - Conducts advanced scientific research which may result in significant new technologies, methodologies, or ideas. Design and implement experiments to validate concepts and enhance technology capabilities.

Analyze experimental results, develop theoretical models, and draw actionable insights. 10% - Identify and secure research funding by drafting grant proposals and engaging with funding bodies. Other duties as assigned. Postdoctoral Researcher

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. Degree and relevant experience in Computer Science or Engineering with a focus on advanced technologies, hands-on experience related to the field, e.g., AI/ML frameworks, robotic systems, wearable technology.  Demonstrated experience in conducting independent research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Proficiency in relevant technical tools, programming languages, and platforms (e.g., Python, MATLAB, specific industry software). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

** Research Associate 5
** We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate 5 to join our team of experts in advanced technology research. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about pioneering new technologies, exploring novel solutions, and applying their skills to impactful projects. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research, analyze data, and contribute to publications and patent filings. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a strong research background.

This individual…