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Post-Doctoral Research, University of Maryland
Oct 12 05
Source: CHI-Jobs
Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities
Fall 2006
For Ph.D. recipients in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and related areas.
The Institute for Systems Research (ISR) is an interdisciplinary research unit of the University of Maryland. Located in College Park, Md., ISR generates fundamental knowledge and technologies for integrated design for control of complex engineering systems. The following thrust areas are emphasized:
Global Communications Systems
Sensor-Actuator Networks
Next-Generation Product Realization Systems
Societal Infrastructure Systems
Cross-Disciplinary Systems Education
ISR’s research programs are at the forefront of advances in modern systems engineering, and incorporate sophisticated analytical and computational methods with state-of-the-art experimental and modeling techniques.
INTEREST AREAS
A multi-disciplinary team of outstanding scientists and engineers is pursuing in-depth studies in the implications and applications of modern computer technology to control and communication systems technologies. Extensive industrial collaboration is an integral part of the program.
ISR’s research projects encompass a diverse set of systems problems; they include intelligent control of processes, electromechanical motion control, wireless communication networks, high-speed satellite and terrestrial communication networks, telemedicine systems, and virtual factories for the manufacture of electromechanical devices.
While we welcome applications from qualified parties with interests in systems, control, and communications, we are especially seeking persons for research projects on the following topics:
Air traffic management
Artificial Intelligence (planning under uncertainty, game-tree search, and machine learning)
Distributed control systems
Networked control systems
Neuroscience and sensory-motor feedback loops
Optimization
Supply chain management
Theory of error correcting codes and information theory
APPOINTMENTS
ISR Post-doctoral appointments are available for recipients of Ph.D. degrees who have interests in systems engineering and its applications. Candidates must have received their degrees by August 31 of the same year that the appointment begins. Typically, appointments are effective from September through August. Academic excellence and outstanding potential for basic research weigh heavily in appointment selection.
Benefits
ISR Post-Doctoral appointees enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in state-of-the-art research in systems engineering. Exceptional opportunities exist for research in collaboration with leading industrial and government research laboratories. Appointments offer generous salaries and provide excellent benefits. They are typically for one year and are renewable up to a second year based on performance and the availability of funds.
Application
To be considered for a post-doctoral appointment, applicants must submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
- Statement of research interests and goals, including the reason one wishes to participate in this program,
- Sample publications,
- Three letters of recommendation,
- A transcript from the institution where the Ph.D. was (or will be) earned, showing grades in courses taken.
All materials must be received by January 15, 2006 to qualify candidates for Fall consideration.
Mail applications to:
Institute for Systems Research
Attn: Post-Doctoral Appointment Review
2175 A.V. Williams Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
For additional information, email sue@isr.umd.edu
The Institute for Systems Research is a permanent state-supported institute of the University of Maryland, within the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Glenn L. Martin Institute of Technology.