The Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS) at the University of North Dakota (UND) seeks a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to support system design and development with a focus on Augmented Reality. 

The successful candidate will execute research tasks, including completion of literature reviews; collection, processing, and analyzing data; collecting field data; and simulating systems.The successful candidate will produce reports and presentations and present them as required.The successful candidate will mentor students, as required.The successful candidate will support RIAS outreach, including participation in outreach events, as required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

• Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field such as Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to federal government contract(s)
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

• Experience with unmanned/autonomous systems
• Experience with human machine teaming
• Experience with machine learning.
• Experience with visualization and augmented reality.

Commensurate with experience, Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month, Benefited

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

For full consideration, applications must be received by February 11, 2022 and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Professional visa or resume
• Copies of all college transcripts, unofficial copies are acceptable.
• Contact information for three references who can attest to candidate's qualifications for this position.

Questions can be directed to the Executive Director of RIAS, Dr. Mark Askelson, at mark.askelson@und.edu.

Position is open until filled.

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