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PostDoctoral Associate - 36907 Research Faculty

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

PostDoctoral Research Associate

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Department of Computer Science

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**Work Location** : On-Site

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Summary

The Embedded Systems Security Lab within the Department of Computer Science seeks a **PostDoctoral Research Associate** to conduct fundamental research activities and participate in academic training.

Primary functions of the Research Associate include: attending regular meetings with the faculty supervisor; reading academic papers; writing reviews of academic papers; creating research infrastructure; conducting data collection, statistical analysis, and data interpretation to evaluate scientific hypotheses; preparing academic papers for publication; attending conferences and workshops; preparing whitepapers and proposals for grant applications; presenting research outcomes orally; and mentoring student researchers. The position's key responsibilities are to interact with UCCS students and faculty in the Embedded Systems Security Lab and in the Department of Computer Science and to work on-site at UCCS to complete the position's primary functions.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

+ (100%) Independent Research under the supervision of a principal investigator

+ Create and execute research plans to formulate research questions and scientific hypotheses, design solutions and research infrastructure capable of testing hypotheses, design and conduct experiments, analyze experimental results, and disseminate research outcomes and products.

+ Participate in collaborative research with the principal investigator and others as directed by the principal investigator.

+ Mentor students as directed by the principal investigator.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last **three months.**

Tentative Search Timeline

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by: **May 25, 2025.**

+ Potential interview dates: the **week of May 26, 2025.**

+ Potential start date: **June 2025.**

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

+ A PhD or its equivalent in Computer Science is required by the start date.

+ A proven track record of peer-reviewed academic publication in real-time systems is required.

+ A proven track record of open-source software development including contributions to the open-source Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems (RTEMS) is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by May 25, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 36907). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) . Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your CV includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy). 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the level of appointment sought, reasons for applying, and particularly how your experience meets the minimum preferred criteria. 3. Statement of Research Philosophy. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

**Job Category** : Faculty

**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40045 - EAS-Computer Science

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Posting Date** : May 22, 2025

**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Gedare Bloom Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00470322

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