Post Doc Research Scholar (Post Doc)
Job Description
Posting Number
PG191326PDPosition Number
00111051Position Type
Post DocFLSA
ExemptDepartment ID
140601 - Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems EngineeringDepartment
140601 - Fitts Dept Indust & Syst EngrJob City & State
Raleigh, NCEssential Job Duties
Professor Shashaani needs a postdoctoral research scholar to assist with ongoing research on stochastic derivative-free optimization. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Design and analysis of algorithms for nonlinear optimization algorithms that use noisy simulation outputs to handle high-dimensionality, constraints, and nonsmoothness
- Implementation of developed algorithms in code using Python and Julie, version control and documentation with GitHub
- Analysis of computational experiments to evaluate algorithm performance with different testbeds using high-performance computing
- Preparing manuscripts for publication and reports and other proposals for the funding agencies
- Presenting findings at relevant conferences or seminars
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Execution and analysis of computational experiments to evaluate performance using high-performance computing
- Preparing manuscripts for publication
- Presenting findings at relevant conferences
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance and $3,000 travel support for national and international conferences.
Other Work/Responsibilities
- Assistance with mentoring PhD students in the research group or with teaching tasks
- Participation in developing proposals for outside research funding
Work Schedule
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday (hybrid)Department Required Skills
- Thorough understanding of optimization methodology for nonlinear optimization problems, particularly constrained optimization of nonconvex problems
- Thorough familiarity with probability theory and analysis of stochastic processes
- Thorough familiarity with implementing optimization algorithms using Python or Giulia and familiarity with GitHub platforms
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience developing, implementing and analyzing large-scale computational experiments
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Ph.D or equivalent doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a related field,
no more than 2 years from receipt of application.
no more than 2 years from receipt of application.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$65,000Job Open Date
09/09/2024Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/207910AA/EEO
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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