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Louisiana State University, Mathematics

Position ID:
LSU-PDXW [#24565]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
finished (2024/04/19, finished 2024/10/11, listed until 2024/10/19)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics is seeking applications to fill one postdoctoral researcher position, which is supported by a multidisciplinary project with electric engineering, mechanical engineering and computer engineering. The position is for at least three years, starting as soon as possible.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research brings together dimension reduction, deep learning, and uncertainty quantification to design new algorithms for goal-oriented data-driven decision-making in applications related to distributed underwater autonomous systems. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers at Louisiana State University and work primarily with Prof. Xiaoliang Wan (https://www.math.lsu.edu/~xlwan).

Responsibilities: Publish conference and journal papers on topics relevant to the project; Work closely with collaborators, including industrial partners, graduate students, and undergraduates; Attend weekly research meetings and provide frequent research updates; Write or assist in preparing monthly reports and quarterly presentations for the research group submitted to the funding agency.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in a STEM field (e.g., mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering);

Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in machine learning and uncertainty quantification; Programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Matlab.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check. We will begin reviewing applications now, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Remote work is unavailable for this position.

Please attach your Resume/CV, the cover letter and the publication list. Please submit two or moreletters of recommendation on this site or have them e-mailed to xlwan@lsu.edu if necessary. For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.

Special Instructions: For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Prof. Xiaoliang Wan at xlwan@lsu.edu with subject “LSU-Math Postdoc Position”.

Posting Date: April 19, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statements (optional)
  • Teaching statements (optional)
  • Publication list
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
www.math.lsu.edu
email address
 
Hiring Committee
Department of Mathematics
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803