North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
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Primary Purpose Of Position
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in NC A&T State University invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral research associate position in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Perception, Control and Navigation. The applicants are expected to have a strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to transportation technologies, control of autonomous vehicles, sensing, perception and artificial intelligence.
Posting Details Classification Information Classification Type
EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose Of Position
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in NC A&T State University invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral research associate position in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Perception, Control and Navigation. The applicants are expected to have a strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to transportation technologies, control of autonomous vehicles, sensing, perception and artificial intelligence. This is a non-tenure-track, year‑to‑year appointment, renewable annually for up to two years subject to satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the Department. We thus look for applicants with a demonstrated track record in the applications of multi-agent systems. Programming and practical experiences with embedded real-time systems are desired. This position will carry out research on sensor fusion, perception, and control of autonomous vehicles for different applications such as transportation systems and self-driving vehicles as well as autonomous ground and air vehicles. The employee will be a member of a research group at ACCESS Laboratory, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, and mentoring of students. The employee will also contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding. The employee will confer on overall research direction and strategy but will exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research. The employee will publish research results, in collaboration with the Professor, in recognised journals. The employee will share student mentoring with research team members and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned. The candidate will also work with both graduate and undergraduate students in a mentoring role, and will be involved in conducting workshops, and seminars. The candidate will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research activity institution committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University enrols over 15,200 students. Nationally recognised for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2‑High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1‑Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land‑Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering, with over 2,800 students, has EAC ABET‑accredited undergraduate programmes in Architectural, Bio‑, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET‑accredited programme in Computer Science.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related area, specialising in Control and Robotics. A strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to autonomous vehicle technology and transportation technology. The candidate is expected to have good skills in writing scientific papers and technical reports. Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to multitask involving different research problems. Possess good organisational skills; detail oriented. Demonstrated integrity, dependability and competence. Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision. Able to make presentations utilising excellent oral communication and facilitation skills. Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience with ROS. Experience with Autoware. Good programming skills such as Python, C++ and ROS. Experience with development and deployment of AI models. Knowledge and experience with computer vision. Experience with edge devices. Experience with high computing performance systems. Project management skills.
Required License Or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site).
Position Information Working Title: Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics Position Number: 009741 Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience FLSA: Exempt Appointment Type: Time Limited – Full‑time Tenure Track: No FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months Organisational Division: Electrical & Computer Engineering Organisational Location: College of Engineering Organisational Unit: Electrical & Computer Engineering Posting Number: EPA2869 Open Date: 11/01/2025 Close Date: 01/01/2026 Open Until Filled: No Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available: January 2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Centre Discount University Bookstore Discount
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Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics
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Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics
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Primary Purpose Of Position
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in NC A&T State University invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral research associate position in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Perception, Control and Navigation. The applicants are expected to have a strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to transportation technologies, control of autonomous vehicles, sensing, perception and artificial intelligence.
Posting Details Classification Information Classification Type
EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose Of Position
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in NC A&T State University invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral research associate position in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Perception, Control and Navigation. The applicants are expected to have a strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to transportation technologies, control of autonomous vehicles, sensing, perception and artificial intelligence. This is a non-tenure-track, year‑to‑year appointment, renewable annually for up to two years subject to satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the Department. We thus look for applicants with a demonstrated track record in the applications of multi-agent systems. Programming and practical experiences with embedded real-time systems are desired. This position will carry out research on sensor fusion, perception, and control of autonomous vehicles for different applications such as transportation systems and self-driving vehicles as well as autonomous ground and air vehicles. The employee will be a member of a research group at ACCESS Laboratory, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, and mentoring of students. The employee will also contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding. The employee will confer on overall research direction and strategy but will exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research. The employee will publish research results, in collaboration with the Professor, in recognised journals. The employee will share student mentoring with research team members and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned. The candidate will also work with both graduate and undergraduate students in a mentoring role, and will be involved in conducting workshops, and seminars. The candidate will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research activity institution committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University enrols over 15,200 students. Nationally recognised for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2‑High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1‑Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land‑Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering, with over 2,800 students, has EAC ABET‑accredited undergraduate programmes in Architectural, Bio‑, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET‑accredited programme in Computer Science.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related area, specialising in Control and Robotics. A strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to autonomous vehicle technology and transportation technology. The candidate is expected to have good skills in writing scientific papers and technical reports. Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to multitask involving different research problems. Possess good organisational skills; detail oriented. Demonstrated integrity, dependability and competence. Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision. Able to make presentations utilising excellent oral communication and facilitation skills. Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience with ROS. Experience with Autoware. Good programming skills such as Python, C++ and ROS. Experience with development and deployment of AI models. Knowledge and experience with computer vision. Experience with edge devices. Experience with high computing performance systems. Project management skills.
Required License Or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site).
Position Information Working Title: Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics Position Number: 009741 Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience FLSA: Exempt Appointment Type: Time Limited – Full‑time Tenure Track: No FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months Organisational Division: Electrical & Computer Engineering Organisational Location: College of Engineering Organisational Unit: Electrical & Computer Engineering Posting Number: EPA2869 Open Date: 11/01/2025 Close Date: 01/01/2026 Open Until Filled: No Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available: January 2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Centre Discount University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/38767
Seniority level Internship
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
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Greensboro, NC .
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