Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuromorphic Computing

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214251 - Electrical and Computer Eng

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Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates with research interests in neuromorphic computing, IC design, embedded systems, or AI. Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding.

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Experience with neuromorphic computing, IC design, embedded systems, or AI.

Record of publications in related top-tier journals or research conferences. Expertise in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights:
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