Job Information
University of Utah Post Doc Res Assoc in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/09/2023
Requisition Number PRN35991B
Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title Post Doc Res Assoc
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60,000-75,000 depending on experience
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Utah Smart Energy Laboratory (U-Smart) at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for one Postdoctoral Research Associate on developing solutions to enhance the resilience of power systems against climate-driven disturbances (e.g., wildfire, heatwave). The ideal candidate would have expertise and prior experience on big data analytics, machine learning, and optimization techniques, with application in power systems. Knowledge and expertise on software development and using cloud computing resources is a plus.
The position comes with a competitive benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable, with initial appointment of one year, which is renewable for three years. The position provides excellent professional development opportunity to learn from and work with a large interdisciplinary team. Exceptional candidates would be considered for subsequent appointment as a Research Assistant Professor in the ECE Department.
Applicants should apply for the position online.
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the posting is open until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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