Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate scientist to join the YODA Lab, led by Professor William Yeoh, at Washington University in St. Louis. The lab is currently focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to enable human-AI collaboration through human-aware decision-making algorithms. The individual will assist in projects related to the development of explainable AI systems within this larger research umbrella.

Please visit the YODA Lab’s website for more information: https://yeoh-lab.wustl.edu/ .

In addition to high-quality research facilities, career and professional development training for postdoctoral researchers is provided through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Career Center, Teaching Center, and campus groups.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which is expected to yield one or more publications.
• Mentors doctoral, master’s and undergraduate students engaged in independent research activities.
• Develops proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
• Assists with grant preparation and project reporting and contributes to laboratory organization including meeting planning.
• Designs research experiments, evaluates research findings and reports results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Interacts in a professional manner with co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.  All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in computer science or related field.
• Self-motivated, independent, and possess training in areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or behavioral sciences.
• Demonstrated record of achievement, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with a multidisciplinary research team.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Interested individuals should apply and send a curriculum vitae to Prof. William Yeoh at [email protected] .

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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