Research Scientist
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All fulltime university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts wellbeing resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Position Description
TheVCUCollege of Engineering has brought innovative realworld engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments (biomedical engineering chemical and life science engineering computer science electrical and computer engineering and mechanical and nuclear engineering) theVCUCollege of Engineering enrolls more than 2000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full time parttime and student employees. Over the past several years research expenditures have quadrupled and lead to the generation of meaningful research results at the forefront of technology. Collaborations in theVCUCollege of Engineering includeVCUschools colleges centers and other university and industry partners.
The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within theVCUCollege of Engineering is seeking a Research Scientist to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This position will be responsible for:
- The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to computer vision cybersecurity and machine learning.
- Research projects for this position will involve deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch) and image processing libraries (e.g. OpenCV).
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and programming Python or C.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in publishing highimpact journal papers such as IEEE and ACM.
- In this position the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a vast network of scientists and engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Engineering and Science or a related discipline or equivalent educations and work experience that equates to a Ph.D.
- Experience with the AI or Computer Vision.
- Demonstrated ability to publish research findings preferably in high impact scientific journal.
- Ability to work collaboratively with research teams to better assist them in accomplishing their goal.
- Strong written/oral skills required and ability to communicate technical concepts to a nontechnical audience.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience highquality academic or conference papers.
- Ph.D. in Engineering and Science or a related discipline
Additional Information:
This position is 100 grant funded and continuation of the position is subject to available funding.
FLSA Status:Exempt
ORP Eligibility:Yes
VCU Job Title:Scientist RS(33241 Scientist RS(33243
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