Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Informatics

Reports To:
Associate Professor

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
Post Doctoral Research Associate positions are available in the Laboratory for Next Generation Virtual and
Augmented Reality Network Systems directed by Prof. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski, in
the College of Computing at NJIT. Technical aspects of the openings include a
self-motivated engagement with the research team of Dr. Jakov, Cakareski on
investigations of mutual interest, leadership in writing research papers and
proposals, and engagement in light-weight student mentoring and teaching
activities. It is expected that a recruited candidate will lead the submission
of two journal and one to two conference papers, annually. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski
and his team will provide ample support and opportunities for creative
engagement.

Highly-motivated candidates with background in electrical and computer
engineering, computer science, or applied mathematics, and research interests
at the broad intersection of networked virtual and augmented reality, optical
and millimeter wave mobile wireless networking, 360 video streaming, UAV-IoT
sensing and networking, real-time machine learning, and societal applications
are encouraged to apply. The fellowships comprise a competitive salary with
excellent benefits and travel opportunities. Dr. Jakov, Cakareski is committed
to helping postdocs develop independent research careers, and identify and
secure long-term job positions, and provides generous mentoring for developing
grants applications, technical writing and lab management skills, and
professional networks and collaborations. The openings are renewable every
year, pending available funding and meeting performance requirements.

Essential Functions:
-To work on information science and computer graphics.
-The Post Doc will help
design and conduct research, analyze the collected data and prepare for a
publication. Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Must have qualitative research skills and have a PhD in hand/or within 3 months
of appointment. Experience with human subject research.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites
may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically
preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time