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Iowa State University Postdoc Research Associate in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Mathematics, in conjunction with the Translational AI Center, at Iowa State University invites applications for two year postdoctoral position(s) with possible extension to a third year subject to availability of funding. The expected start date is August 16, 2024.
The TrAC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity to Postdoctoral researchers working with TrAC affiliated faculty members at Iowa State in AI+X areas, i.e., interdisciplinary research that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) with other high-impact domain areas. The TrAC Postdoc fellows will have the opportunity to (i) collaborate broadly with TrAC researchers as well as develop independent research ideas; (ii) build a strong curriculum development, teaching and mentoring track record; and (iii) network with a wide range of industry partners interested in AI+X.
This opening is in scientific machine learning and/or numerical PDEs, aligning with research interests of Prof. Hailiang Liu. Topics of interest include data-driven modeling, optimal control with deep neural networks, optimization, numerical analysis, and numerical PDEs. The position has a 2-1 teaching load and a requirement to be involved with mentoring undergraduate students in research through the Iowa State Math Research Teams (ISMaRT, https://sites.google.com/view/ismart-iastate).
T o guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by 4/1/2024.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in scientific machine learning and/or numerical PDEs.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students.
• Experience in AI+X.
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 15, 2026
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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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?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: March 12, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R14256
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