Postdoctoral Research Associate
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00610P

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department:

Electrical Engineering

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher Position, Non-Tenure Status.

Benefits at UTA:

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Postdoc positions are available in the area of Control and Machine Learning. The position is expected to start in or during Spring 2025.

• The position is responsible for developing AI agent(s) that leverage Reinforcement Learning and modern control technique. Possible themes and approaches include Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning, integration of Large Language Model with closed loop control capabilities, and human-robot collaboration using Game Theory.
• The role is to lead and implement experimental validation, with all essential hardware (e.g. scaled vehicle, wheeled robot, robot arm, UAV) and facilities (e.g. 3D motion tracker, netted drone facility) provided.
• The position also involves mentoring graduate and undergraduate students actively involved in the lab.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering/Science, or a related field.
• Strong research record evidenced in peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficiency in English and Python Programming.

Department Information:

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) (https://www.uta.edu/engineering) is part of the College of Engineering (CoE) at UTA, one of the largest engineering colleges in Texas. Active research areas include semiconductors and photonics, power electronics; renewable energy and energy storage, electric propulsion; power systems, cyber-physical systems, intelligent and autonomous systems; machine learning; environmental sensing; and wireless communications. The EE department has strong support from the College of Engineering and UTA administration to continue its top-tier status in research and teaching excellence. Semiconductors, control systems, and power systems are identified as major focus areas of growth.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher - Control

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

01/16/2025

Open Date:

12/10/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30535 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Hongtei Eric Tseng at hongtei.tseng@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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