Postdoctoral Research Associate (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 05, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Posting Number	req22588
Department	Electrical and Computer Engr
Department Website Link	https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Lab, under the direction of Dr. Bo Liu. The team is a collaborative partnership between nine Universities across the US led by the University of Arizona working in the area of reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, neuro-symbolic AI, and trustworthy intelligence. We invite qualified candidates to join our group and participate in cutting-edge research related to these topics. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Conduct research in deep reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, trustworthy AI, explainable/safe SI, neuro-symbolic/neuro-symbolic AI, and intelligent autonomous driving. Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in AI-related research projects. Participate in grant writing and proposal development to support ongoing and future research initiatives. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in scientific or engineering field related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Knowledge in control theory and applications.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Applied Math, or a closely related field of study. Selected candidate must have PhD. conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications	Effective writing experience for publication of articles in scientific research journals.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.00
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Bo Liu \| boliu@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/2/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please provide the following documents: 1. Cover Letter highlighting their relevant experience and research interests. 2. A Curriculum Vitae. 3. Copy of 1 publication (uploaded into the "Additional document" slot). 4. Research Plan (<=4 pages) (uploaded into the "Additional document" slot).
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