Research Associate- Clarkson Center for Complex Systems Science
Clarkson University

Job Info

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Job Title: Research Associate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Clarkson Center for Complex Systems Science

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Professor

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 1

Range: $50,000

Position Summary: A Post doctoral opportunity is available at Clarkson University in the Clarkson Center for Complex Systems, under the direction of Professor Erik Bollt, W. Jon Harrington 77' Professor in Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills:

Desirable skills and knowledge include some of,

• Dynamical systems,
• Network science and dynamics on networks including synchrony,
• Data-driven methods for science and engineering,
• Machine learning,
• Information theory,
• Programming at least in Matlab and/or Python.

A prior subset of these skills are expected and the rest we will study and build as we go. A PhD in mathematics, physics, electrical and computer engineering, computer science or related is expected. The post doctoral candidate is expect to become a vibrant member of our lively Clarkson Center for Complex Systems, advance their own skills and cooperate with other post docs and students in advancing their skills and enjoyment along with the underlying science.

Questions should be sent to bolltem@clarkson.edu.

Review will begin immediately

Education:
Minimal Qualifications: A PhD in mathematics, physics, electrical and computer engineering, computer science or related.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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