Connectionists: Postdoc Positions on Applied Machine Learning for Wildlife Informatics at Penn State University

[Prasenjit Mitra]

*Postdoc Positions on Applied Machine Learning for Wildlife Informatics at
Penn State University*



The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral
scholar for a transdisciplinary project in applied machine learning for
wildlife informatics. The position is available immediately. The researcher
will be mentored for a successful transition to a faculty or scientist
position in academia or a leading research laboratory like many of our
previous postdoctoral fellows. You will be involved in leading and
assisting in proposal preparation, research execution, and mentoring
students on a project involving the use of AI and machine learning in
wildlife conservation. In addition to the wildlife conservation project,
the postdoctoral fellow and their faculty mentors may define, identify, and
scope other areas of research to pursue.



Required skills for all positions include a strong record of technical
excellence and achievement as demonstrated through *publications in
top-tier international conferences and journals*, and research in relevant
discipline in artificial intelligence such as machine learning, natural
language processing, deep learning, large language models, pattern
recognition, computer vision, movement ecology, tourism development, etc.
The applicant must possess strong prior experience in software development
and the ability to design and perform experiments to validate research
hypotheses. The applicant must have demonstrated strong written
communication skills. The candidate must be self-directed and have the
ability and willingness to mentor Ph.D. students working in the project.



Prior experience in working in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented
technical atmosphere is desirable. The position does fully focus on
research with no expectation of teaching. However, should the scholar want
to teach, arrangements can be made to build teaching experience. The
objective of this position is to enhance the researcher’s skills and record
for a placement in a leading university or research laboratory at the end
of the post-doctoral stint.



Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics,
Mathematics, movement ecology, tourism development, or a related area.



Penn State is a premier Research I university in the northeastern United
States situated in a university town, State College, that is within three
to four hours by car from New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia,
Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, etc. Situated in a valley surrounded by
mountains, State College has a low cost of living and small university town
charm.



More information about the future plans for the project will be provided to
interested candidates. Please submit an application consisting of a CV and
names of three references by email to *Johnson Kinyua (**jdk450 at psu.edu*
<jdk450 at psu.edu>*), Bing Pan (bup63 at psu.edu <bup63 at psu.edu>), and Prasenjit
Mitra (prasenjit at cmu.edu <prasenjit at cmu.edu>).*


Applications will be considered starting immediately and will be accepted
on a continuing basis until the position is filled.


Penn State is an equal opportunity employer.

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