Postdoc Research Associate - AI

Iowa State University - Ames, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ames, IA

Educational Services

About the position

The Postdoc Research Associate - AI position at Iowa State University involves engaging in advanced research within the Translational AI Center. The role focuses on the development and application of machine learning, computer vision, and AI technologies in autonomous systems and agriculture, contributing to innovative solutions in these fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, computer vision, and AI applications.
• Develop and apply AI technologies in autonomous systems and agriculture.
• Generate high-fidelity simulation data for AI.
• Integrate and develop software solutions for AI applications.
• Deploy AI models on edge hardware.
• Publish research findings in journals and present at conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in AI and Machine Learning.
• Expertise in high-fidelity simulation data generation for AI.
• Experience in software integration and development.
• Expertise in computer vision, machine learning, vision-language models, and reinforcement learning.
• Experience in deploying AI models on edge hardware.

Nice-to-haves

• Publications and presentations related to computer vision, machine learning, and AI in Cyber-Physical Systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing Program.