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PostDoc: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Maryland, USA

  • 1.  PostDoc: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Maryland, USA

    Posted 01-08-2018 13:39

    PostDoc: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Maryland, USA
    Contributed by: Jemin George (jemin.george.civ@mail.mil)

    Postdoc Position at U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

    Position Description - Postdoctoral Fellow: The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is seeking distinguished postdoctoral associates to conduct basic/applied research in the areas of i) distributed (nonconvex) optimization in contested/adversarial environment; ii) big-data analytics over resource constraint networks; and iii) distributed, resource-aware learning. The postdoctoral associates are expected to conduct fundamental research in collaboration with ARL scientists and engineers to build a foundation for distributed data science. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from top academic institutions through several partnerships between Army laboratories, private industry and academia.

    Position Qualifications: We are looking for candidates with strong background in distributed (nonconvex) optimization, analysis of large datasets, machine learning, multi-agent optimization, and network analysis. Candidates should have the potential to publish in premier journals. All applicants must have strong mathematical and computing skills. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other relevant fields. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated and intellectually curious researchers at an early stage of their scholarly career. Applicants are NOT required to be US citizens or permanent residents.

    Application Process: The positions are available immediately and offered for one-year term, subject to renewal (up to three more years) based on performance. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with rank and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must provide

    (1) a one page cover letter,
    (2) a curriculum vita including a list of publications,
    (3) a research statement (no more than 3 pages); and
    (4) names and contact information for three references.

    Please send all materials to: Jemin George (jemin.george.civ@mail.mil)

     



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