Post-Doctoral Associate - UMD Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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McKnight Post-Doctoral Associate
Applications are invited for a McKnight Foundation sponsored
postdoctoral associate (job code 9546) in the Swenson College of
Science and Engineering (SCSE) at the University of Minnesota
Duluth (UMD). This is a two-year research and teaching position
beginning Summer 2023 or later with teaching duties (one course per
semester) in SCSE departments depending on candidate qualifications
and departmental need. The remainder of the time will be engaged in
engineering-focused research with the assigned department. The
initial appointment will be for two years with further appointments
contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
Job Duties
Teaching (50%): Teach two courses annually (one per semester) in
the assigned department(s), depending on qualifications. Develop
course content as needed.
Research (50%): Participate in ongoing engineering-related research
projects.Co-author and present research papers in peer-reviewed
journals and conferences. Co-author grant proposals to internal and
external agencies. Participate in collaborative meetings with
internal and external faculty members. Supervise undergraduate and
Master's students.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in
Engineering or related field
* Ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in Engineering
or related fields
Preferred Qualifications
* Highly motivated team player
* Passionate about teaching
* Fluent in spoken and written English with good writing skills
About the Department
We have funding available to support multiple McKnight Teaching
Postdoctoral Fellows within our engineering and computer science
programs. This two-year fellowship also includes a research stipend
for the Fellow to spend on supplies and travel. The McKnight Fellow
will be expected to teach one course per semester and carry out
research. The teaching assignment is open for any area of
engineering or computer science. Importantly, upon identifying a
Fellow and through discussions with them, the PI will provide a
mentoring plan that describes the strategy for the Fellow to
develop the research, teaching, and mentorship skills necessary for
a successful career. Please contact the potential mentor directly,
or Associate Dean Erin Sheets further information about how to
apply. Chemical EngineeringVictor Lai: 2 projects related to soft
tissue biomechanics: (1) Development of a bioengineered tissue
construct to study Lyme Disease (collaboration with Dr. Ben Clarke
from the Medical School); (2) Bridging cellular and tissue level
mechanics via experimental characterization and computational
modeling (collaboration with Dr. Jean Regal from the Medical
School, Dr. Victor Barocas from Biomedical Engineering at the
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities). Web.Civil EngineeringManik
Barman: The postdoc will work/manage the following three existing
research projects (i) Mitigation of tenting of transverse cracks
and joints in asphalt pavement (ii) Cost Estimate of B vs. C Grade
Asphalt Binders, and (iii) Towards the Development of
Pavement-Specific Structural Synthetic Fibers. Web. David Saftner:
The McKnight postdoc would join a research team including civil
engineering education leaders from around the country. On-going
research projects focus on the impact of teaching methods on
student learning. Additional efforts would include investigating
the effectiveness of academic leadership training and the impact of
pandemic-related teaching changes on student learning, especially
in courses with laboratory and field components. Web.Computer
ScienceArshia Khan: This project is an innovative robot assisted
AI-enabled solution to address the mental health concerns in rural
areas. We will partner with Monarch Healthcare Management and
recruit older adults living in their nursing homes with high stress
levels. We will use wearable sensors as well and monitor
participant's quality of life. Web.Peter A. H. Peterson:
Adversarial Thinking (AT) is seen as perhaps *the* critical skill
for cybersecurity research and practice, but it is not
well-defined; as a result there is no test for it and thus no way
to measure it in students or evaluate educational interventions
meant to improve the skill. Starting from a consensus-based
identification of AT's critical components developed as part of the
mentor's NSF CAREER project, the postdoc would help develop,
validate, and apply a non-technical test that measures AT in
individuals, leading to improvements in AT and thus cybersecurity.
The postdoc -- who ideally would be specifically interested in
cybersecurity education teaching and research -- might also develop
AT interventions to test and would also be invited to join the
mentor's other ongoing cybersecurity education projects and
collaborations to broaden their research base and make connections
in the field of cybersecurity education. Web.Andrew Sutton: The
postdoc would conduct research analyzing algorithms for
combinatorial optimization problems. This would involve both
theoretical research and designing computational experiments. They
would be joining the PI's algorithms lab and would also help to
mentor MS and undergraduate students. Web.Electrical
EngineeringDavid Anderson: Earplugs, active earmuffs, and augmented
reality headsets disrupt pinna spectral cues necessary for
localizing sound sources and interfere with binaural audio
correlation properties required to determine source distance and
width, causing disorientation for the user in critical use
situations. Research will involve extending the azimuthal lab setup
to measure monaural spatial similarity metrics in elevation as
well, correlating scores with published human subject performance
for earplugs and AR devices, building a system for measuring and
analyzing binaural percept distortion characteristics with white
noise bursts, correlating with published human subject performance,
and designing, building, and testing an in-ear microphone for
measuring earplug-distorted HRTFs in human subjects.Peng Fang: The
postdoctoral fellow will join pioneering research on solving the
short flight range issue with electric Vertical Take-off and
Landing (E-VTOL) aircraft. In this project, the postdoctoral fellow
will explore and build new power architecture that utilizes
high-energy density hydrogen fuel cells as the primary energy
source for the first time. The goal is to demonstrate a fuel
cell-battery hybrid power system that can extend the flight range
of existing E-VTOL aircraft three times. The postdoctoral fellow
will receive scientific and leadership training through regular
research discussion, project planning, and supervision of
undergraduate and graduate students. Web. Imran Hayee: Optimizing
traffic flow and power distribution grid for smart cities by
applying artificial intelligence and neural networks. The project
will also include optimal scheduling of home appliances integrated
with distributed energy resources incorporating a variety of
environmental issues. Web. Mechanical and Industrial
EngineeringVenkata Gireesh K Menta: The postdoctoral fellow would
be working potentially on: 1) adaptive 3D printing using a large
format robotic 3D printer; 2) establish and investigate 3D printing
using recycled plastics etc. Web. Hessam Mirgolbabaei: Artificial
Intelligence Approach-Based Low-Dimensional Manifold Forecasting
and Simulation: It has been proved that for any manifold of
dimensionality higher than 10, the results of multivariate data
analysis will not often change significantly if a subset of the
variables is chosen, as the discarded variables are redundant. A
potential topic is the development of an accurate prediction
methodology for the norovirus outbreak through contaminated water.
Another application will be towards Container Analysis Fire
Environment (CAFE-3D) to simulate heat transfer from large fires to
engulfed packages for transportation risk studies. Since risk
studies require multiple simulations, analysis tools must be rapid
as well as accurate. The purpose of the proposed research is to
save computational time, make computationally prohibitive
calculation possible, and/or gain a sufficient lead time (e.g.,
norovirus outbreaks). Web. Yongzhi Qu: The McKnight Postdoctoral
fellow is expected to work on machine learning for smart
manufacturing and industrial artificial intelligence. In
particular, the candidate will work on self-supervised learning,
pattern recognition and system identification for semiconductor
manufacturing processes towards in-situ quality control and process
optimization. Web. Turuna Seecharan: In addition to developing a
metric to present driver's stress level based on electrodermal
activity, the postdoctoral fellow will assist with using behavioral
economics to understand sustainable decision-making and improve a
gamified eco-driving application. Web.Ping Zhao: The potential
research project will focus on the development of thin-film PVDF
polymers with nanostructure integration for both energy harvesting
and blood pressure/flow sensing within an artificial heart in the
medical field. The major tasks in this project will include
fabrication and characterization of the PVDF thin films and
prototype of energy harvesting and sensing devices. With
nanostructure incorporation in the PVDF films, the performance of
the energy harvesting and sensing devices is expected to be
significantly improved. Web.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to
https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 352721.
First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume in
pdf format. Then, return to the "My Job Applications" page to
attach the additional documents, also in pdf format. Complete
applications include the online application, cover letter, and
resume/CV, plus additional documents as follows: (1) contact
information for three professional references, (2)
teaching/research philosophy, (3) diversity statement. Even if you
provide this information within the application, you must also
attach the requested additional document(s). Please do not miss
this important step in the application process. Applications
missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.Applicants must
be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States
at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final
candidates may be asked to provide additional information.If you
need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access
Consultant at 612-624-3316.
Diversity
The University of Minnesota Duluth values diversity and inclusion
and believes they are essential to achieving excellence. We have a
strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and
strongly encourage women, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, Asian
American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, mixed race and disabled scholars
to apply. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's
distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary
perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social
responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and
action.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator
and employer. Veterans and individuals from underrepresented groups
are encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota provides equal
access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are
required to comply with the University's Administrative Policy:
COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof
of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or
complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or
religious reasons. To learn more please visit:
https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax.
About the U of M
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)The University of Minnesota,
Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional
universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best
Colleges" issue.Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an
alternative to both large research and small liberal arts
environments and attracts students looking for a personalized
learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.
A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional
degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that
draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. UMD is a regional
comprehensive land- and sea-grant state university, one of five
coordinate campuses within the State of Minnesota system and with a
total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. SCSE is the
largest college at UMD comprising approximately 3200 undergraduate
students, 240 graduate students, 180 faculty, and 80 permanent
staff. The college includes the science departments of Biology,
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science,
Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as
the ABET-accredited departments of Computer Science, Electrical,
Chemical, Civil and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. There
are significant opportunities for fostering existing and creating
new ties with local, regional, and national industry stakeholders.
Situated at the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth
offers an enticing selection of adventures for four season outdoor
enthusiasts as well as a rich variety of cultural opportunities.
Metropolitan Minneapolis/St. Paul is less than three hours south of
Duluth.A dynamic city on a hill situated at the western tip of Lake
Superior, Duluth was named Outdoor magazine's Best Outdoors Town in
2014, celebrating its access to the outdoors and to Lake Superior
-- the largest freshwater lake on earth by area. Duluth is home to
hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails, including
the Superior Hiking Trail, a 300+ mile trail intersecting Duluth,
and the Duluth Traverse, an 85-mile multi-use biking and hiking
trail stretching across town. In addition to the outdoors, the Twin
Ports area has vibrant music, arts, crafts and craft brewing
scenes, and a variety of award-winning restaurants. Duluth is a
truly wonderful place to live, with great schools, health care, and
affordable housing. It mixes its historic small-town feel with a
dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings.Duluth, with a
population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head
of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000
vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift
Bridge, annually. Duluth is a popular tourist destination, with 3.5
million people visiting the city annually, for a $780 million
economic impact. More information about Duluth can be found at
www.visitduluth.com.Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of
electronic cigarettes prohibited on all UMD property, including
indoor facilities, campus grounds and University vehicles.
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