Job Description Summary
The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position in the areas of machine learning statistics and data science. Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County one of Southern Californias most diverse and vibrant regions. The university holds R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research scholarship and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges including Fowler School of Engineering. Dedicated to forward-looking personalized education we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. Opened in the fall of 2019 the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science Computer Engineering Data Science Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering and a graduate program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The School also offers several interdisciplinary minors and themed inquiry programs which allow students from across other Chapman programs to explore engineering. Fowler Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global challenges and a key component of that mission is the recruitment and support of faculty staff and students from the broadest possible set of backgrounds and experiences. The Swenson Family Hall of Engineering which opened in 2021 provides state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research that allow for experiences that are truly without boundaries. Position Description Manage an academic research lab facilitate and conduct independent research. Research areas Human-Computer Interaction Ubiquitous and Assistive technology. Conducting research will be an integral part of the position. The position will assist and supervise undergraduate students with their projects and will pursue their own research project. The research will involve methods such as literature review design thinking user studies development of mobile wearables and emerging technology applications. There will be significant interaction with undergraduate students and with other faculty and staff.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research related to supervisors principal research. Duties include but are not limited to: Development of mobile wearables and emerging technology application Carry out experiments related to the research. Work with and oversee undergraduate students and assist in delegating tasks. Train and advise undergraduate research students. User studies experimental design collecting and analyzing data. Manage general lab operations. Duties include but are not limited to: Order receive and track materials and inventory. Other administrative tasks as needed. Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors degree and previous experience in an appropriate field with preference given to candidates with a degree or equivalent coursework in Human-Computer Interaction and app development or related field. Previous experience in coding skills Strong analytical and organizational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills.