Postdoc Research Associate - TrAC - Artificial Intelligence

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate - TrAC - Artificial Intelligence

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Translation AI Center (TrAC) is seeking a qualified postdoc to join their team. The Postdoc in this role will be working at the intersection of multiscale modeling, scientific computing, machine learning and healthcare.  The postdoc will also work with collaborators on translating these advances to various applications. They will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students as directed by the PI. Additional responsibilities include organizing periodic outreach and training activities on the topics of scientific computing and machine learning.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a closely aligned field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in mechanics and computational modeling
• Proficient at programming languages (e.g., C++, python, fortran)
• Evidence of ability to work and publish with experimental collaborators
• Good publication record with published or submitted journal papers
• Experience developing methods for solving space-time partial differential equations.
• Background in biomechanics, fluid or solid mechanics, finite element methods and scientific machine learning principles is preferred.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Translational AI Center will break down disciplinary silos to bring together core Iowa State artificial intelligence researchers and subject matter experts interested in applying new technologies to their work. The center will initially focus on conducting core artificial intelligence research, as well as pursuing five application areas of artificial intelligence:

• Materials design and manufacturing;
• Biology, healthcare, and quality of life;
• Autonomy, intelligent transportation, and smart infrastructure;
• Food, energy, and water; and
• Ethics, fairness, and adoption.

In addition to serving as a scientific hub for translational artificial intelligence, the center will organize research seminars, host workshops, training, and on-boarding programs, offer seed funding for research projects, and serve as an intermediary between private industry partners seeking research services and appropriate university faculty. See below the members of Translational AI Center.

Department Unit/Website:

https://trac-ai.iastate.edu/about/

Proposed Start Date:

October 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

September 30, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

September 10, 2024

Posting Close Date:

September 16, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15454