Post Doctoral Scholar

About the role

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at the University of Central Florida is inviting a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the DISCOVER (Digital-Twin Infrastructure Science for Operations and Visualization in Engineering Resilience) Laboratory and become part of an interdisciplinary research team conducting research at the convergence of multiscale computational mechanics, civil infrastructure resilience and digital twin modeling. The position will require extensive collaboration across disciplines to tackle research that incorporates Engineering Mechanics, Structural Engineering, AI and Data Science. The candidate will assist the DISCOVER lab with managing existing research projects and preparing research proposals and publications in the research areas listed above. The Postdoctoral Associate will lead the development of research proposals and reports, manage sponsored research projects, supervise graduate research assistants, represent the DISCOVER Lab at national and international conferences, symposia, and professional meetings through published research works and presentations. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to work in a research-oriented laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software tools, performing cutting-edge research related to digital twin modeling of large-scale infrastructure systems. The position is perfect for recently graduated post-doctorate professionals looking to grow their research records (with additional, optional opportunities to grow their teaching portfolio, according to the candidate's preference). However, other more-experienced candidates will also be given consideration.

Requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated potential to lead the development of research proposals and advise graduate students.
• Demonstrated leadership/managerial and organizational skills.
• Full professional proficiency in one of the following languages: Python (including PyTorch and TensorFlow), Julia (including Flux and CUDA), C++.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of scientific computing software suites.
• Experience in development and validation of multiscale numerical modeling techniques.
• Special Instructions to the Applicants:
• Applications should include: (i) a cover letter, (ii) detailed Curriculum Vitae, (iii) a short (1-2 pages) research statement, and (iv) contact details for at least two references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews.
• Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
• Are Benefits Important to You?
• Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
• Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
• The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants

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