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| Postdoctoral Research Associate I | |
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| Posting Number | req19404 |
| Department | School of Information |
| Department Website Link | https://ischool.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | The ML4AI Lab in the School of Information seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research developing methods for generating novel 3D graphical assets for use in realistic 3D simulations. The postdoc will be expected to write papers for publication in top-tier conferences. This position involves working closely with internal and external collaborators, and thus requires strong written and oral communication skills. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please . |
| Duties & Responsibilities | 1. Develop models for generating novel, high quality 3D graphical assets for use in realistic 3D simulations. The models developed are expected to extend state of the art approaches to generative modeling, including geometric graphical neural networks, diffusion networks, and integration with language models. Duties will include: (1) Design and implementation of the models; (2) Gathering and preparing data (including images and 3D models) used for training and evaluation; (3) Evaluation of the developed models; (4) Write papers to submit to top-tier conferences; (5)Attend weekly research group meetings; (6) Assist in supervising students on the team. 2. Active participation in the broader RealSim project, including working closely with a local private company.
3. Engage in professional development activities (e.g., participating in grant writing seminars) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.0 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Research |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | $60,000 |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 5/3/2024 |
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| Contact Information for Candidates | Clayton Morrison Associate Professor, School of Information claytonm@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Resume and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
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