"Postdoctoral Scholar in Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality"

Position Overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: Salary range: See Table 23 below for the salary scales for this position.

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Application Window

Open date: July 26, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Aug 19, 2024, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 30, 2024, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Postdoctoral Scholar in Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality

The UCLA Center for Research in Engineering, Media, and Performance (REMAP) invites applications for the position of a postdoctoral scholar for two years with a proposed start date of September 1, 2024.

The Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is a full-time position of advanced academic preparation and research training under the mentorship of Professor Jeff Burke in the Department of Theater. The postdoctoral scholar will work on applications of contemporary AI techniques to live performances that use extended reality platforms. They will participate in technology development, application, and evaluation that is integrated into the collaborative development of performance projects created for the public.

The postdoctoral scholar will interface regularly with external sponsors and collaborators, including Disney Research | Studios and Disney StudioLAB, as well as faculty, staff, and students in the School of Theater, Film, and Television.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

To apply for this position applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) except the dissertation in computer science, applied mathematics, data science, or a related discipline granted from an accredited university within the last five academic years at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Ph.D. (or equivalent) conferred by the appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications

We seek applicants with strong experience and interest in multidisciplinary collaborations that apply advanced technology within arts and entertainment, and significant experience in practical applications of machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. Background in theater, performance, or media production is ideal but not required.

Lab: https://remap.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

To apply for this position applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) except the dissertation in computer science, applied mathematics, data science, or a related discipline granted from an accredited university within the last five academic years at the time of application.

Additional qualifications Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Ph.D. (or equivalent) conferred by the appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications Preferred qualifications

We seek applicants with strong experience and interest in multidisciplinary collaborations that apply advanced technology within arts and entertainment, and significant experience in practical applications of machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. Background in theater, performance, or media production is ideal but not required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and contact information of 2 references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09497

Help contact: jburke@remap.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Job location

University of California - Los Angeles