Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Amherst, United States University of Massachusetts Amherst Full time

**Job no**: 523756

**Work type**: Post Doc (Amherst Only)

**Location**: UMass Amherst

**Department**: Computer Science

**Union**: Post Doc

**Categories**: Postdoctoral Research Associate

**About UMass Amherst**

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work in the machine learning for education (ML4Ed) research group, led by Andrew Lan, at UMass Amherst. The postdoc will contribute to research directions including, but not limited to:
**Essential Functions**:

- Contributes to research in the ML4Ed research group. This can involve: developing new ideas, algorithms, conducting experiments, and building software.
- Supervises graduate research assistants.
- Assists in writing proposals, reports, and articles.

**Requirements**:

- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Education, Psychology, or related field.

**Additional Information**
- This is a temporary, grant-funded position. The initial appointment will be one year, with the possibility of reappointment contingent upon the availability of grant funding and satisfactory performance.
- Salary will be commensurate with experience.

**Application Instructions**
- UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action._

**Advertised**: Jun 14 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: Sep 21 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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