"Rsch Pro 5-Data Analytics"

Summary: The Researcher-5 will lead the effort and collaborate with graduate students and Signals-and-Systems UMN-ECE faculty in developing theory and application tools for artificial intelligence (AI), and training efficient data analytics.

60% - Leading research in AI will include generative models, algorithms and performance analysis, graph-driven deep neural networks, data-efficient machine learning, self-supervised learning, reinforcement learning, online learning, and meta-learning with applications to communications and networking. Authoring or co-authoring, or otherwise collaborating on reports, conference papers and journal publications in flagship venues, and delivering technical presentations.

20% - Leading the research activities related to the funded project(s) within the research group and across collaborators (UConn./Michigan State U./ GMU and U. of GA), mentoring junior research assistants, project-status reporting. Helping in the organizing of short courses and reading group on generative AI, diffusion models, and if time allows, also quantum information processing.

20% - Leading the effort to mentor students, preparing bibliographies, abstracting, editing, keeping records, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: BA/BS plus at least six years of relevant experience or advanced degree plus at least four years of relevant experience. PhD or similar terminal degree in ECE with major in optimization and statistics or related area. (preferred) Experience in theory of optimization and statistical models as well as wireless communication networks and perhaps the smart power grid for at least three (3) years after PhD.

Preferred: Experience in theory of optimization and statistical models as well as wireless communication networks and perhaps the smart power grid for at least three (3) years after PhD.

About the Department: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest departments within the College of Science and Engineering. Current research areas include Biomedical and Biological Computation Methods; Devices and Systems; Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking; Computer Engineering, VLSI, and Circuits; Fields, Photonics, and Magnetics; Micro and Nano Structures; Sustainable Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives; Systems and Controls. To learn more about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, please visit the department website.

Pay and Benefits: Fixed Rate: $75,000. Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment. Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off; Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program; Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans; Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts; University HSA contributions; Disability and employer-paid life insurance; Employee wellbeing program; Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity; Financial counseling services; Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost; Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.