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Job Title Rice Networks Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department Electrical and Computer Engineering Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number P19027 Open Date 11/12/2018 Close Date Benefits Eligible Yes Position Summary

The Rice Networks Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist in research activities under the direction of Professor Edward W. Knightly. The Rice Networks Group is a division of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow’s research will focus on the ASTRO project, with an emphasis on wireless system design, mobile sensing, machine learning, drone networks, experimental performance evaluation, and advanced prototype implementation. The ASTRO project is a platform for autonomous data-driven mobile sensing missions via networked drones. See http://astro.rice.edu for more information. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will also assist in leadership and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow’s research will focus on the ASTRO project, with an emphasis on wireless system design, mobile sensing, machine learning, drone networks, experimental performance evaluation, and advanced prototype implementation. The ASTRO project is a platform for autonomous data-driven mobile sensing missions via networked drones. See http://astro.rice.edu for more information. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will also assist in leadership and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Consistent with the National Research Council’s report, Convergence: Facilitating Transdisciplinary Integration of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Beyond, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to lead and work in research groups that demonstrate the knowledge, tools, and ways of thinking from engineering, mathematics, and computational, natural, social and behavioral sciences to solve societal problems using a convergent approach.

Education Required PhD or other Doctoral Degree Major/Discipline

Electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or related fields.

Education Preferred Experience Required No experience required Type of Experience Experience Preferred

- Experience with Python and Matlab
- Experience with Embedded Systems and Sensors
- Experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms
- Experience with ML/AI technologies and related platforms
- Experience in prototyping, working in a laboratory environment
- Experience handling hardware
- Exceptional communication and technical writing skills
- Experience with Docker

Skills Required

- Software defined radio programming
- Source Code Management (Gitlab)
- Write Clear and Detailed Technical Specifications and Documentation

Skills Preferred Physical Demands

Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Working Conditions

Monday through Friday, flexible hours during normal 40 hour work week.

Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/17429 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Planning and supervision of research activities Description of Job Duty

- Plans and supervises the wireless networking ASTRO project, with an emphasis on wireless system design, experimental and analytical performance evaluation, and advanced prototype implementation.
- Coordinates data-driven sensing missions of ASTRO drones.
- Writes Detailed Technical Specifications and Documentation.
- Writes conference papers and journal articles and presenting results in appropriate venues.
- Interfaces with industry partners.

Percentage of Time 70 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Leadership and mentoring Description of Job Duty

- Leadership and mentoring for the Rice Networks Group undergraduate and graduate students.
- Plans and supervises of graduate and undergraduate Astro project internships.

Percentage of Time 30 Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Research Statement
4. References/Recommendation Request

Optional Documents

1. Writing Sample

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a PhD or other doctoral degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or related fields?
   • Yes
   • No