Post Doctoral Associate in Management and Information Systems

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title -Post Doctoral Associate

Department -RBS-Mgmt Sci & Information Systems

Salary Commensurate -With Experience

Posting Summary

The Institute of Data Science, Learning, and Applications (I-DSLA) at Rutgers University, NJ has one or more openings for a research scientist with an immediate start date (as convenient to be determined by both parties). The positions are fully funded for multiple years with a recent award from the National Institutes of Health on Developing Novel Technologies That Ensure Privacy And Security In Biomedical Data Science Research. The initial appointment will be for one year with the option for renewal for multiple additional years based upon the candidate’s performance during the postdoctoral position. The Institute has multiple ongoing NSF and NIH funded projects in the broad areas of privacy, security, and data analytics.

Representative responsibilities for this position include working under the supervision of Prof. Jaideep Vaidya (the PI and Director, I-DSLA) to develop and analyze privacy-preserving solutions for biomedical data research, implementing the developed algorithms, taking part in collaborative meetings, co-supervising graduate and undergraduate students, documenting the research activities, and writing research papers and reports. The candidate will also be encouraged and mentored to pursue and secure funding for independent research and conduct research projects independently.

Candidates interested in this position should submit the following along with their application:

- Detailed curriculum vitae

- A personal statement, which includes prior research experience, future research goals, and career objectives

- Copies of two research papers that highlight the candidate’s expertise in at least two of the following areas: privacy, security, cryptography, data analytics, and machine learning

- Contact information for at least three referees

Posting Number -20FA0999

Posting Open Date -10/23/2020

Posting Close Date- 05/31/2021

Minimum Education and Experience

The candidate should hold a PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: privacy, security, cryptography, data analytics, and machine learning. Other skill sets required for this position include ability to code in Python, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrable ability to learn new ideas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/120297

Campus Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark

Location Details

The Institute of Data Science, Learning, and Applications (I-DSLA)
1 Washington Park
Newark, NJ 07012

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Personal Statement
• Optional Documents

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