Postdoctoral Associate

Post-doctoral Associate

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Florida

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking candidates for a position at the level of Post-doctoral Associate. This is a 12-month position available at the Florida Institute for National Security (FINS) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the University of Florida.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, conducting research on the development of automated circuit design practices for assurance on hardware devices like PCBs and ICs and protection of intellectual property. Research will also entail the development of risk assessment models to prevent/invalidate attacks on these hardware devices. Primary responsibilities will also encompass project management to meet annual project deliverable commitments including tasks such as organizing weekly project meetings, mentoring students, software prototyping, creation of scholarly publications, and the delivery of presentations to share research outcomes. This role will also involve collaborations with FINS faculty, sponsors, and partners for overseeing grant-funded projects, paving the way for future collaborations and crafting proposals for funding from industry and government-level agencies.

University of Florida counts among its greatest strengths — and a major component of its excellence – that it values broad diversity in its faculty, students, and staff and creates a robust, inclusive and welcoming climate for learning, research and other work. UF is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and access and seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders and other attributes who, among their many exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in work and learning activities. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$55,000 – $70,000 and negotiable based on experience.

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess a PhD in electrical engineering or a related field and some project management or teaching experience.

The preferred candidate should possess a background in hardware security research, specifically in intellectual property protection and hardware assurance. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate expertise in computer vision, image analysis techniques, machine learning, deep learning, and electronic design automation tools for both integrated circuit (IC) and printed circuit board (PCB) design. An exemplary candidate will have a proven record of scholarly contributions, including journal articles, conference submissions, presentations, and patent applications, showcasing their research proficiency and creativity. Teaching and mentoring experience is highly valued, as the candidate is expected to collaboratively mentor graduate students in the laboratory and actively contribute to the development and composition of new research proposals for securing external research funding.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter/letter of interest and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.