• Research Fellow in the Soundability Lab

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Fellow in the Soundability Lab

     

    How to Apply

    Applicants should email a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and information for two contacts (one is PhD advisor) who can provide reference letters to:

    Dr. Dhruv DJ Jain

     

    Assistant Professor

     

    Computer Science and Engineering Department

     

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

     

    [email protected]

    Job Summary

    A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Soundability Lab at the Human-Centered Computing Laboratory, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

     

    Under the supervision of Dr. Dhruv Jain, the postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to work on HCI and accessibility research topics.

     

    Mission Statement

     

    Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

     

    Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/

     

    The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

    Responsibilities*

    As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be expected to perform basic and applied research, organize and publish the results obtained, provide technical guidance on projects for both graduate and undergraduate students, and assist in writing new research proposals.

     

    Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://accessibility.eecs.umich.edu for more information about our research group and current projects. While our group focuses on auditory intelligence, we are seeking postdoctoral candidates primarily in the HCI / accessibility area who have at least a basic working knowledge of AI and machine learning.

    Required Qualifications*

    The candidate will have received (or anticipate receiving by the date of hire) a doctoral degree in computer science or related fields, with demonstrated interest in HCI and accessibility.

     

    Additional Information

     

    Duration: The initial appointment is for one year, and the renewal of the appointment in following years is contingent upon excellent performance, the availability of funds, and an appropriate work authorization status.

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    257282

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Fellow in the Soundability Lab

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Engineering

     

    Department

     

    EECS - CSE Division

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    11/25/2024 - 6/30/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows