"Post Doctoral Associate"

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Dynamical Systems Laboratory (DSL) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work in cutting-edge research focused on human-swarm interaction, virtual reality, and robotics. We seek independent, motivated, and creative individuals to conduct research in human-computer interaction, human behavior, and virtual reality. The research will specifically focus on developing intuitive user interfaces to enable non-expert operators to control robotic swarms during disaster response.

The DSL was established 16 years ago by Prof. Maurizio Porfiri (Institute Professor at Tandon School of Engineering and Director of the Center for Urban Science and Progress, with appointments at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, and the Center for Urban Science and Progress). The DSL is home to a highly collaborative, vibrant group of young scholars with complementary expertise across theory, experiments, and computations. The director, Prof. Porfiri, is the author of more than 350 journal publications and the recipient of numerous professional awards (Wikipedia/Maurizio_Porfiri).

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world.

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for leading the design and testing of virtual reality systems, mentoring undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, coordinating outreach activities, and supporting proposal writing and grantsmanship.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in designing and implementing human-computer or human-robot interfaces; as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience on virtual reality simulations (e.g., Unity, C#, VR headsets) or user-interface prototyping for testing usability and interaction is desired.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $62,500 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. This is a one-year position with an opportunity for renewal.

Candidates should have a PhD in computer engineering, computer science, human-centered technology, innovation & design, robotics, neuroscience, or related fields. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: gl2861@nyu.edu

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is: February 1, 2025.