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A cover letter addressed to Professor Branko Kerkez is required and should be attached as the first page of your curriculum vitae. Only one pdf file can be uploaded in the application system.

Summary

The Digital Water Lab at the University of Michigan (http://digitalwaterlab.org ) seeks a highly motivated postdoc to advance knowledge in smart and autonomous water systems.  Candidates will lead fundamental discoveries across the intersection of water, data, and autonomy.in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan (USA), under the supervision of Professor Branko Kerkez.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of ta top public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Responsibilities*

Duties will predominantly involve working across a broad research portfolio, spanning real-time control, sensor networks, AI, related topics along with a team of researchers and teachers.  Existing collaborations with community partners and utilities across the US will provide the opportunity to translate research ideas directly into practice. 

Required Qualifications*

?         PhD in engineering, mathematics, science, engineering, or related fields.

Desired Qualifications*

?         Knowledge of control theory, statistical and probabilistic methods, optimization, machine learning, robotics, or related fields.

?         Passion for water, the environment, and open source.

?         Strong desire to learn new methods, including sensing, programming languages, and related tools.

Interest in working with communities and stakeholders.

Additional Information

The appointment is for 12 months with a possibility of an extension, contingent on performance and fund availability.  The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024; an earlier start date is possible. 

About the Digital Water Lab at the University of Michigan

Our goal is to enable the next generation of smart and adaptive water systems. 

You will leverage our massive sensor and control testbeds to apply your research ideas.

Engage in a highly collaborative group culture, with ability to learn across a variety of projects and domains.

Partake in training opportunities to expand your research or teaching portfolio. 

Explore a mentoring plan tailored to your career objectives.

Receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Engage directly with some of the largest utilities in the US, with potential to operationalize research discoveries.

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Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.