Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of theoretical computer science and machine learning. The position is funded by DARPA and is concerned with designing and developing models for machine learning which are grounded in rigorous approaches.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: conducting research on dataless neural networks [DNNs]; attending research conferences, reading scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current research findings and teaching one course in theoretical computer science.

The position is funded for one year, starting August 15, 2025, although extensions are possible based on performance and the availability of funds.

West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 24,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (R1 University). The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the FBI, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu.

A PhD in computer science and expertise in the areas of computational complexity (particularly circuit complexity) and Python programming are required. Support will be provided by a graduate student, but the design work is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator and the postdoc.

To apply for this position, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For questions or additional information, contact Prof. Anurag K Srivastava, (phone: 3042933017 or email: anurag.srivastava@mail.wvu.edu). You may also visit the LCSEE website at https://lcsee.statler.wvu.edu.

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