Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities, Fall 2010

[Susan L. Frazier]

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Post-Doctoral Research Appointment Opportunities

Fall 2010

For Ph.D. recipients in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and related areas.

 

The Institute for Systems Research (ISR) is an interdisciplinary research unit of the University of Maryland. Located in College Park, MD, ISR generates fundamental knowledge and technologies for integrated design for control of complex engineering systems. ISR has the following research emphases:

 

 

Global Communications Systems

Sensor-Actuator Networks

Next-Generation Product Realization Systems

Societal Infrastructure Systems

Cross-Disciplinary Systems Education

 

 

ISR’s research programs are at the forefront of advances in modern systems engineering, and incorporate sophisticated analytical and computational methods with state-of-the-art experimental and modeling techniques.

 

INTEREST AREAS

A multi-disciplinary team of outstanding scientists and engineers is pursuing in-depth studies in the implications and applications of modern computer technology to control and communication systems technologies. Extensive industrial collaboration is an integral part of the program.  ISR’s research projects encompass a diverse set of systems problems; they include intelligent control of processes, electromechanical motion control, wireless communication networks, high-speed satellite and terrestrial communication networks, telemedicine systems, and virtual factories for the manufacture of electromechanical devices. 

 

While we welcome applications from qualified parties with interests in systems, control, and communications, we are especially seeking persons for research projects on the following topics:

 

 

Bio-inspired devices and systems

Hybrid system modeling and analysis

     (hybrid discrete/continuous systems; discrete/continuous control; stochastic systems; model checking)

Information and Coding

MEMS and nanosystems

Robotics

Speech Enhancement, Assistive Speech Technologies, Vocal Tract Modeling, and Articulatory-based Speech Recognition

 

Please indicate the prioritized area(s) in which you are interested [not more than three].

 

APPOINTMENTS

ISR Post-doctoral appointments are available for recipients of Ph.D. degrees who have interests in systems engineering and its applications. Candidates must have received their degrees by August 31 of the same year that the appointment begins.  Typically, appointments are effective from September through August. Academic excellence and outstanding potential for basic research weigh heavily in appointment selection.

 

Benefits

ISR Post-Doctoral appointees enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in state-of-the-art research in systems engineering. Exceptional opportunities exist for research in collaboration with leading industrial and government research laboratories. Appointments offer generous salaries and provide excellent benefits. They are typically for one year and are renewable up to a second year based on performance and the availability of funds.

 

Application

To be considered for a post-doctoral appointment, applicants must submit the following materials:

- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications,

- Sample publications, (2 or 3 will suffice)

- A transcript from the institution where the Ph.D. was (or will be) earned, showing grades in courses taken,

- Statement of research interests and goals, including

a)      the applicant’s prioritized area(s) of  interest from the list above, and

b)      the reason one wishes to participate in this program,

- Three letters of recommendation.

 

All materials must be received by January 15, 2010 to qualify candidates for Fall 2010 consideration.

 

Mail applications to:

Institute for Systems Research

Attn: Post-Doctoral Appointment Review

2175 A.V. Williams Building

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742

For additional information, email sue@...

 

The Institute for Systems Research is a permanent state-supported institute of the University of Maryland, within the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Glenn L. Martin Institute of Technology.