Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Appointment Type
Post Doc/Trainee
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) at Iowa State University invites applications for qualified postdoctoral research associate position(s) in the broad area of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Candidates with expertise in Data Science (machine learning and big data analytics), Advanced Manufacturing (process control/optimization and light-matter interaction/simulation), or Complex Cyberphysical Systems Engineering are preferred (are highly encouraged to apply).
Required Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in proposal development.
Demonstrated experience in high impact scholarship.
Demonstrated experience in collaborative skills.
Department/Program & College Description
The IMSE department has a history of excellence in advanced manufacturing, classical engineering statistics (including reliability, experimental design and analysis, statistical metrology, and process control), operations research and analytics, human factors and ergonomics, systems engineering and engineering management. It has collaborations in these areas across the Engineering College and University.
Department Unit/Website
www.imse.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date
January 6, 2020
Proposed End Date or Length of Term
January 5, 2021
Time Type
Full time
Pay Grade
Post Docs
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
The candidate selected for hire may be requested to provide documentation to verify highest degree completed.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-74
Original Posting Date
December 27, 2019
Job Requisition Number
R1480
The IMSE department has a history of excellence in advanced manufacturing, classical engineering statistics (including reliability, experimental design and analysis, statistical metrology, and process control), operations research and analytics, human factors and ergonomics, systems engineering and engineering management. It has collaborations in these areas across the Engineering College and University.
Iowa State University is a comprehensive, land grant, Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled. The College of Engineering comprises eight departments with 300+ faculty members and annual research expenditures exceeding $99 million. Iowa State’s nearly 2,000 acre, park-like campus is located in the progressive community of Ames, Iowa and was recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515-294-7612, email eoofice@iastate.edu
