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Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Computer Science at the Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or cybersecurity. We invite qualified candidates to participate in cutting-edge research in the area of AI and/or cybersecurity. Candidates should have strong oral and written communication skills. The expected start date is Fall 2025, and the initial appointment is one year, but can be renewed contingent upon performance and funding.

Job duties include:

+ Conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of AI and/or cybersecurity.

+ Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.

+ Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.

+ Participate in proposal development and grant writing to support ongoing and future research initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated experience in current trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as large language models

+ Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity with a focus on AI

+ Demonstrated experience with the development of research ideas

+ Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

+ Demonstrated research record including publications

A pplications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by 7/16/2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please email [email protected].

Proposed Start Date:September 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 14, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Copies of three publicationsIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date: June 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R17262

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

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