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The Department of Computer Science at the Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or cybersecurity. We invite qualified candidates to participate in cutting-edge research in the area of AI and/or cybersecurity. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills. The expected start date is Fall 2025, and the initial appointment is one year, but can be renewed contingent upon performance and funding.

Job duties include:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of AI and/or cybersecurity.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
• Participate in proposal development and grant writing to support ongoing and future research initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in current trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as large language models
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity with a focus on AI
• Demonstrated experience with the development of research ideas
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated research record including publications

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by7/16/2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email cxin@iastate.edu.

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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

3) Copies of three publications

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 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

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff from all over Iowa, the nation, and the world. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by fede...ral and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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