Post Doctoral Associate (1a)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate (1a)
Department	RBS-Mgmt Sci & Information Systems
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Institute of Data Science, Learning, and Applications (I- DSLA) at Rutgers University, NJ has one or more openings for a research scientist with an immediate start date (as convenient to be determined by both parties). The positions are fully funded for multiple years with a recent award from the National Institutes of Health on Developing Novel Technologies That Ensure Privacy And Security In Biomedical Data Science Research. The initial appointment will be for one year with the option for renewal for multiple additional years based upon the candidate's performance during the postdoctoral position. The Institute has multiple ongoing NSF and NIH funded projects in the broad areas of privacy, security, and data analytics. Representative responsibilities for this position include working under the supervision of Prof. Jaideep Vaidya (the PI and Director, I- DSLA) to develop and analyze privacy-preserving solutions for biomedical data research, implementing the developed algorithms, taking part in collaborative meetings, co-supervising graduate and undergraduate students, documenting the research activities, and writing research papers and reports. The candidate will also be encouraged and mentored to pursue and secure funding for independent research and conduct research projects independently.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA1334
Posting Open Date	12/19/2023
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidate should hold a PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: privacy, security, cryptography, data analytics, and machine learning. Other skill sets required for this position include ability to code in Python, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrable ability to learn new ideas.
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Overview	The Rutgers Business School is accredited, and is a part of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, which is a vibrant public research university.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	The Rutgers Business School is located on two campuses: Newark and New Brunswick. Candidates interested in this position should submit the following along with their application: - Detailed curriculum vitae - A personal statement, which includes prior research experience, future research goals, and career objectives - Copies of two research papers that highlight the candidate's expertise in at least two of the following areas: privacy, security, cryptography, data analytics, and machine learning - Contact information for at least three referees
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/217656
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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