"Postdoctoral Researcher - Energy, Matter and Systems, UMKC School of Science and Engineering"

Job Details

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Science and Engineering - Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS)

Research Laboratory of Dr. Zhu Li

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Job Description

The Research Laboratory of Dr. Zhu Li is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher. The position will focus on the following:

Conducting cutting edge research and algorithm development in area of learning based compression, immersive media compression, especially the point cloud and gaussian splatting based 3D content coding, assists in teaching, and developing research grants, publishing research results.

A good publication record and system development experience is a plus for this position.

This is a 9-month, full-time, unranked, benefit eligible academic position.

Qualifications

PhD in CS, ECE, or related area, with a good publication record and system dev experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with MPEG standardization research process, solid Python, Matlab and/or C/C++ programming and deep learning tools.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 57741).

Please combine all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document not to exceed 11MB and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Finalists will be asked to provide their transcripts which reflect the required degree for determination of the position title. Appointment is contingent upon verification of PhD degree. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Zhu Li at lizhu@umkc.edu.

Other Information

The School of Science and Engineering (SSE) was established through UMKC Forward, a university initiative that called for the joining of all the computing, science, mathematics and engineering programs into a single academic unit.

This was a bold move by the university to create multidisciplinary learning, academics, research and civic outreach for the benefit of all students, faculty, alumni and friends. This new structure will create opportunities for shared experiences, interdisciplinary course options, broader learning engagement and inspired new research endeavors.

For more information about the School of Science and Engineering, visit: https://sse.umkc.edu/#