Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Research Associate
Department
School of Interdisciplinary Informatics
Essential Functions
The College of Information Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. We seek to fill the postdoc position in Information Technology for our funded research project focused on bridge infrastructure health. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position will be for a period of 1 year, with the possibility for 1 to 2 more years of funded research work. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate you will conduct research for 40 hours/week and supervise PhD, MS and undergraduate students as needed.
About the Research Project: Using rural Nebraska bridges as full-scale “testbeds” we are conducting research and development on relating to data collection at the edge using internet of things including sensors, UAVs and more; secure data processing and management from the edge to the cloud; simulations visualizations and analytics of data using Machine Learning; sociotechnical impacts (perceived fairness of AI systems); and decision support systems.
The University and the College of Information Science and Technology have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
The University and the College of Information Science and Technology have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule
M-F, 8 am - 5 pm
Additional Duties
Why
UNO
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.
Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.
The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a PhD degree or the equivalent in computer science, informatics, information systems, information technology, or a closely related field.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated background in one or more of the following areas: optimization, visualization, cybersecurity, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and Data Analytics/Science.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in research and development in the areas mentioned earlier. Evidence of this must be in the form of publications and thesis work.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and demonstrate good collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022F-00125
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with the online application.
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Robin Gandhi, Search Committee Chair, at rgandhi@unomaha.edu.
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