Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214271 - Mechanical Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking a candidate for a Postdoctoral fellow position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in advanced manufacturing using AI and machine learning technologies.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity up to three years.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and transportation systems and processes, along with knowledge of deep learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong programming skills and experience with Python and MATLAB, particularly for developing and implementing AI/ML algorithms, including CNNs, LSTMs, DRL, LLMs, and VLMs.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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