Post Doctoral Fellow
7 days ago
495206
Full-Time
Industrial Engineering
Department: Industrial Engineering Salary: $62,000
Description:
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Position Description
The Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) department at the University of Houston invites qualified candidates for one postdoctoral research position starting in January 2025. The postdoc position, which will focus on reinforcement learning and decision intelligence for offshore oil and gas operations safety and reliability, will be supervised by Dr. Yisha Xiang ( ).
The duration of the position is expected to be one year and may be renewable based on performance and funding availability. The postdoc will be responsible for: (i) developing models and algorithms for failure prognostics and maintenance optimization, (ii) conducting research and taking leadership in writing research papers and proposals for research funding, and (iii) assisting in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
Required Qualifications for Postdoc
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields
- Knowledge of optimization and algorithms
- Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning
- Knowledge of Python programming
- Good English writing and presentation skills
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of research interest, and (3) names and contact information of two references. Please go to and complete your online application.
About the University of Houston
Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in the nation's fourth-largest city. Houston is the energy capital of the world and home to leading firms in engineering, construction, technology, biomedical industries, and NASA's Johnson Space Center, as well as the Texas Medical Center. The region offers a dynamic economy, rich cultural life, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities.
MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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