The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, seek candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate- Smart City Testbed position.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 650 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to respect and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to the development of Smart City technology and the implementation of the VCU Open Cyber City Testbed (https://www.occtestbed.com/).

Research projects for this position will involve participating and supervising the addition of additional hardware and software systems for the Open Cyber City Testbed, conducting research in Smart City technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems, and applying Machine Learning and data mining and analysis to research problems in this area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high quality software development, including software for Cyber Physical and Embedded Systems, strong mathematical background in areas such as linear algebra, optimization and probability theory, and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), and Smart City projects.  In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a network of scientists, engineers, and engineering students.

Required Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

- Experience in software and hardware development, implementation, and testing for embedded systems in multiple languages such as C++, Python, and Java

- Experience in using data analytics, simulation tools, and hardware/software prototypes to analyze problems and solutions in CPS, IoT, and Smart Cities.

- Ability to mentor junior team members, and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety

- Excellent communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times

- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoc at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Experience in exploring and analyzing data (applied statistics)

- A broad understanding of different machine learning technologies

- Experience using cloud computing for machine learning and deep learning frameworks

About the College of Engineering:

Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering/

Unit: College Of Engineering 

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Emily Perrault
Contact Email: perraultek@vcu.edu