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Post Doctoral Fellow
7766BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Graduate Studies & Research

Detailed Job Description
The postdoctoral fellow will be a critical part of a large multidisciplinary research project funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
They will assist in the project management of a large NIH-funded multidisciplinary project.

Responsibilities may include:

• Independently conduct research to include, but not limited to: constructing hypotheses, design and planning of research studies, data management, model development, conducting experiments or assessments, analysis and interpretation of research results, and evaluation of research techniques.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders
• Disseminates and publishes research results in peer-reviewed journals, reports, meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Assist in the writing of grant proposals.
• May assist in teaching classes.
• May mentor and assist undergraduate and/or graduate students
• May assist in managing research laboratories.

Department/College Description
The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computing Security, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 74th in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report and 63rd by CSRankings.org. The college has over 130 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and 950 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), RITs Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://pht.rit.edu), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).


Minimum Qualifications

• Strong background and interest in numeric optimization, statistical inference, and modern machine learning and deep learning. Strong experience with programming (e.g., python, C++, Java, etc) especially in the development and evaluation of machine learning and deep learning models in the context of real-world raw datasets. Experience with machine learning and deep learning research in healthcare data (medical images, physiological signals, electronic health records, etc).
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and execute research.
• Knowledge of applicable research methods and analytical procedures.
• Knowledge of publishing/reporting requirements.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Demonstrates potential for original or collaborative scholarship.
• Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
• Critical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in general
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace
• Ability to communicate findings and effectively work with sponsors and stakeholders.
• PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, applied statistics/mathematics, or related area

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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