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<b>Description </b></p>
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The Department of Forensic and Investigative Sciences (FIS) in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Tatiana Trejos research group to support the project
“Assessing the Strength of Trace Evidence Fracture Fits through a Comprehensive, Systematic, and Quantifiable Approach” The position is funded for 18 months and requires a proactive and independent researcher to work in collaboration with Dr. Tatiana Trejos
at the FIS Department and Dr. Aldo Romero at the Physics and Astronomy Department. The position will be involved in the development of deep learning machine learning algorithms and databases to quantify the quality of a physical edge fit of materials of forensic
interest. Successful candidates will perform independent research in the areas of machine learning and imaging, computer science, and statistics, will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, disseminate and publish research in peer-reviewed forensic journals. </p>
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In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will: </p>
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Conduct individual and collaborative multidisciplinary research with intersection of forensic science, physics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; text-align:justify">
Develop, validate, and implement programming codes, statistical algorithms, and a database for the comparison of fracture fit’s images. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; text-align:justify">
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; text-align:justify">
Assist the PIs writing reports to the funding agency. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; text-align:justify">
Publish high quality peer-reviewed journal articles under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). </li></ul>
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<b>Qualifications </b></p>
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Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field with a focus on data imaging. Ph.D. must be earned before the start date of the post, or with verification that will be earned within 3 months of the appointment date. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
A minimum of two (2) years of research experience. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Strong experimental background or experience in computer programming skills (e.g., Python, R) and machine learning algorithms </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Strong organizational and managerial skills. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Ability to lead undergraduate and graduate students. </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by journal publications, technical reports, and presentations at professional and scientific meetings. <br>
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<b>How to apply: </b></p>
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This position is funded for up to 18 months, with an anticipated start date of July 1<sup>st</sup>, 2021. To apply, please visit <a href="https://careers.wvu.edu/" target="_blank">https://careers.wvu.edu</a> and navigate to the position title listed above. </p>
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<b>For General Questions about the position:</b></p>
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<b><span style="margin:0px;font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Please contact Prof. Aldo Romero <<span style="margin:0px;font-weight:normal">aldo.romero@mail.wvu.edu></span></span></b></p>
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<b>About Research Corporation</b> </p>
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West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. West Virginia University Research Corporation values diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity,
color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status. </p>
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