Postdoctoral Researcher

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Department School of Data Sci and Society - 397100
Posting Open Date 01/23/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Researcher
Vacancy ID PDS004084
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

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Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
In 2022, UNC Chapel Hill launched the School of Data Science and Society (SDSS), a new school devoted to data science teaching, research, scholarship, service, and creativity. The SDSS vision is to be a leader in shaping the field of data science through an interdisciplinary and rigorous grounding in theory and methods with a human centric approach to the entire data life cycle.
The mission of SDSS is to empower a diverse community of faculty conducting research in the fundamentals and/or the applications of data science. The school is training undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to be the next generation of data science leaders with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this data-driven world. The SDSS will serve the state, the nation, and the world through premier data science educational programs and innovative research directed to advancing the public good with human-centric and ethical applications.
The core elements of the SDSS include porous borders – leveraging our low-walled collaborative Carolina culture to solve major societal problems. Interdisciplinary research clusters that cross disciplines and school boundaries are a vital element of the school. The SDSS is focused on students and education – the emphasis is not just on data science majors but on all students becoming data literate. The school’s culture has an open and transparent structure, governance, and business model.
Position Summary
We are excited to announce an open position for a creative, resourceful postdoctoral researcher at SMILE lab (https://smileunc.github.io/ ) at the School of Data Science and Society at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The ideal candidate should possess strong computational skills with a focus on computational imaging and deep learning. We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to contribute to our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake innovative machine learning research, addressing a range of computational imaging challenges across geoscience, medicine, and materials science, among other fields.
The initial appointment is for one year but may be extended depending upon performance and available funding.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A Ph.D. in Computational Sciences, Computer Sciences, Geophysics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc.
- Proficiency in programming, especially in Python.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral presentation.
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals and top-tier machine learning and AI conferences.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Proficient in computational science and numerical optimization, especially in computational imaging.
- Solid understanding of the physics underlying computational imaging problems.
- Advanced skills in deep learning, with practical experience in various neural network architectures (CNN, RNN/LSTM, Generative AI, and/or autoencoders).
- Proven ability in code development using high-performance parallel computing resources.
- Experienced in solving computational imaging problems with real measurements.
- Proven ability to innovate and work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Special Instructions
For information on the UNC Postdoctoral program, please visit https://research.unc.edu/postdocs/.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273218

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Department Contact Name and Title Beth Mayo, HR Director
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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