RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCIENTIST

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, time-limited, 12-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant Scientist in the area of Applied Category Theory. The initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment anticipated based on funding and performance.

Duties and responsibilities include the development of new abstractions and algorithms using computational sheaf theory. Such algorithms will be developed for understanding composite energy-driven systems for both learning and dynamical systems. This work will include new approaches to online learning of optimal policies for hierarchical cyber-physical systems, mixing components of learning and physics. Such development includes: ideation, mathematical development, Lyapunov-based analysis, executing simulations and experiments, and disseminating research findings. The candidate is expected to perform some research efforts as the lead and also collaborate in mentoring doctoral students in collaborative research efforts.

Classification Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCIENTIST

Classification Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred: Ideal applicants should possess a strong background in one or more of the following areas: nonlinear (Lyapunov-based) analysis tools, sheaf theory, applied category theory, software skills, including familiarity with high-performance computing, and strong writing and communication skills.

Expected Salary: Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a time-limited position. Applicants will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. For further questions, please contact Warren Dixon at wdixon@ufl.edu. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.