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The following research projects are currently in need of dedicated Postdoctoral Fellows to complete their work. To be a
candidate for any of the projects, you must be a U.S. citizen and have received your Ph.D. within the last five years and by the fellowship start date. These
listings are for information only. Applications must be made to the university, National Laboratory, or Principal Investigator directly.
| Status: OPEN |
Added: 09/01/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Spatio-temporal Environmental Data Mining Using Bayesian Maximum Entropy Geostochastics |
Project Description:
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at The Pennsylvania State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a university center of excellence in defense science and technology applications with a focus in naval missions and related areas. ARL is currently seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Distributed Systems Department. As an integral part of the ARL’s Information Science and Technology Division, the Distributed Systems Department has a unique mix of capabilities. Although its domain is deeply rooted in the areas of computer science, telecommunications, and electrical engineering, current partners of the department include academics in the areas of compiler design, power engineering, biology, and industrial engineering.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years. Requirements include a Ph.D. in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or mathematics and statistics. The applicant must have knowledge in one or more of the following areas: sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, sensor data fusion, autonomous systems, and dynamic control. Experience in network control, information processing, and systems and computer security is highly desirable. The initial fellowship appointment is for one year with an excellent possibility for two additional years of renewal.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Electronically apply to job #J-30668 at arl-jobs@psu.edu. Please insert the job number in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For further information about the Applied Research Laboratory or current position vacancies, please visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory offers an exceptional benefits package and is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, and the diversity of its workforce.
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/31/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Advanced Data Fusion Methods for Veracity Scoring |
Project Description:
The Cyberspace Sciences and Information Intelligence Research Group of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a candidate to fill an opening for a Director of National Intelligence Postdoctoral Fellow. This two-year postdoctoral research position will focus on developing applications of audio-visual processing and machine learning to the evaluation of recorded videos of interviews with human subjects. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for developing an integrated video evaluation capability, possibly based on openly available software, to automate a psychological process to detect the presence of deception. Psychological cues will be drawn from the research literature, and the Fellow will be responsible for coordinating experimentally controlled interviews to generate a labeled data set for analysis. All research will be conducted with a mentor, and although this is a two-year position, exceptional individuals may be offered further employment with ORNL.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, or a related field and should have a strong background in computer vision, speech recognition, or machine learning. Experience with, and interest in, applied psychology is preferred.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Dr. Erik M. Ferragut, Principal Investigator
Cyber Security Research Scientist
Computational Sciences and Engineering
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
865-574-9389 (Office)
865-230-2933 (Cell)
ferragutem@ornl.gov
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/30/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Tailored Electrolytes: Extending Stability and Operating Windows |
Project Description:
This project involves investigation and development of new electrolyte systems for lithium and lithium-ion batteries with a particular focus on extending the operating range of the batteries. New systems will be developed, characterized, and electrochemically tested as part of this research project. Characterization tools will include conductivity, viscosity, and various electrochemical methods. The Advanced Power Sources Laboratories at the University at Buffalo are well equipped to provide the needed equipment and facilities for research on lithium and lithium-ion batteries. This project provides an opportunity to participate in the improvement of energy storage systems, which is a keen area of current interest. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to read and interpret scientific literature, plan and conduct research in a laboratory setting, and summarize their findings. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible extension of one additional year.
The proposed work will develop new electrolyte systems and compare the characteristics with systems in use today. Once the desirable characteristics are identified by physical characterization tools, electrochemical test cells will be constructed to assess the performance of the new compositions in working batteries. Comparisons with benchmark systems will be conducted.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years and is interested in working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University at Buffalo. A background in chemistry, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, or materials science applicable to energy storage is expected.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Esther Takeuchi, Principal Investigator
Department of Chemistry
SUNY at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
et23@buffalo.edu
http://www.chemistry.buffalo.edu/people/faculty/takeuchie/
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/24/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Semantic Video Summarization with Ontology-driven Probabilistic Inference on Massive Multimedia Collections |
Project Description:
This research project investigates the summarization of content in a video, requiring joint solution to semantic entity extraction (i.e., object detection and tracking), entity-entity relationship extraction, dynamic event recognition, and video categorization. Model learning will originate from massive collections of partly labeled videos. The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate an approach that is grounded in formal ontology (indeed the semantics used to capture the domain entities and how they interrelate), but this ontology is jointly induced from the data and established by the human domain experts (i.e., interactive machine learning). The ontology will be rigorously married to the underlying statistical mathematical representation (a multi-level Markov network) and inference is automatic on a given video.
The underlying basic goal for the Postdoctoral Fellow is to advance the understanding of how probabilistic ontologies of semantic entities and entity-entity relationships can drive inference for semantic summarization of content in massive video collections. The practical goal is to solve the semantic video summarization problem, which requires full semantic inference, including a joint solution to semantic entity extraction, entity-entity relationship extraction, dynamic event recognition, and video categorization.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years and is interested in working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Prior knowledge of ontology is not required.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Jason J. Corso, Principal Investigator
SUNY at Buffalo
Computer Science and Engineering Department
Buffalo, NY 14260
716-645-4754
jcorso@buffalo.edu
http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~jcorso
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/23/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Graphene-based Mid- and Long-wave Infrared Emitters for High Speed Data Transmission |
Project Description:
This project is aimed to discover new mid- and long-wave infrared emitter technology based on individual layers of graphite, known as graphene sheets. This novel technology will yield inexpensive emitters, which will operate at high frequency, possess a long range, and conform to any spatial requirements by being less than 100 nm in thickness. These new emitters will enable wider application of secure and discreet infrared data transmission networks that are immune to radio interference. The project will deliver prototype emitters, which are capable of transmitting data at 5 Mbits/sec at a distance of 3 meters in two years. The proposed research will be transformative to the field of infrared data communication.
The laboratory for this project is equipped with infrared photodetectors, a UHV transport measurement system, and a UHV low temperature scanning tunneling/atomic force microscope. Using these measurement capabilities, along with available synthesis and device fabrication equipment (dedicated chemical vapor deposition and electron and photolithography systems), the Postdoctoral Fellow will explore the electro-optic properties of custom-made graphene-based devices and develop the broad scientific foundation required for novel graphene-based mid- and long-wave infrared emitters. There will be a strong interaction between this project and the ongoing fundamental research efforts on transport properties of nanotubes and graphene sheets funded by National Science Foundation.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Masa Ishigami, Principal Investigator
Department of Physics and Nanoscience Technology Center
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Boulevard, MAP 310
Orlando, FL 32816-2385
ishigami@mail.ucf.edu
http://physics.ucf.edu/~ishigami/
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/23/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Decision Making in the Absence of Data: Combining Expert Judgments |
Project Description:
The goal of this research project is to design a probabilistic tool that would allow the IC to reach analytical judgments on intelligence questions for which they have little-to-no data or significant levels of uncertainty with greater confidence, transparency, and rigor. In many applications in the IC, such as biological weapon detection, decisions must be made in the face of extreme uncertainty. Probabilistic assessments must be made when, in many cases, no data exists to assist in assignment of these probabilities. Often times there exists a great deal of highly subjective (possibly highly biased) expert opinion.
Under the direction of this research group, the Postdoctoral Fellow will examine the feasibility of creating a non-proprietary tool, which would add rigor and transparency to intelligence assessments while also increasing analysts’ confidence in those assessments. This is critical, as often decisions made in the IC are of great importance and are thus, at times, subject to comprehensive probes by internal investigators, the press, and the court system.
This project anticipates the use of Bayesian networks (BNs), a popular expert system for decision making that provides a graphical representation of the analysis, explicitly depicting sources and amounts of uncertainty. Once all hypotheses and variables of impact are accurately identified and modeled, the BN would provide a probabilistic assessment of the likelihood of each hypothesis, given the expert’s combined opinions along with any available empirical data.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years and is interested in working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Intelligence and Security Research Center in the Engineering School at George Mason University.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Dr. Don Gantz, Principal Investigator
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-1695
dgantz@gmu.edu
http://volgenau.gmu.edu/faculty_biography/gantz_donald_2005.php
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/23/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Quantum Imaging with Spatially-squeezed Light Sources: Application to MEMs Cantilevers |
Project Description:
The Cyberspace Sciences and Information Intelligence Research Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in experimental quantum information science. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development of quantum sensors using quantum optics and MEMs devices.
The proposed work will utilize the quantum optics resources at ORNL to generate squeezed light with correlations across multiple spatial modes. ORNL also has an advanced nanofabrication facility which can produce MEMs cantilever devices. The goal is to measure the deflection of a MEMs cantilever array more accurately than the capability of standard optical readout techniques. If successful, the results would be applicable to MEMs based IR-imaging with enhanced contrast, as well as AFM measurements.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years. This open position requires a Ph.D. in physics, optics, or a directly related field, and applicants must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Raphael Pooser, Principal Investigator
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
865-576-6658
pooserrc@ornl.gov
http://www.ioc.ornl.gov/staff/pooser.html
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/23/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Hollow Carbon Nanosphere Encapsulated Alloy Anodes |
Project Description:
The goal of this project is to develop high-capacity, high-rate, extended cycling alloy anodes for Li-ion batteries. Alloy anodes offer much higher capacities than the current commercial graphite anodes; for instance, the theoretical capacity of Si anodes alloying with up to 3.75 Li atoms per Si atom is greater than 10 times that of graphite. A number of metals and metalloids have much larger capacities than graphite (e.g. In, Bi, Zn, Te, Pb, Sb, Ga, Sn, Al, As, Ge and Si), with Si and Sn being the most often studied due their very large specific and volumetric capacities; however, alloying with Li results in very large volume changes, as much as 300 – 600%, and the stress induced by alloying results in mechanical failure of the electrode and dramatic capacity fade upon extended cycling even at low c-rate. Commercial adoption of alloy anodes will require significant improvements in their cycling stability.
This project will build upon recent research on the capabilities of hollow carbon nanosphere (HCNS) anodes. Research has found these to be extremely high-rate capable, long (1000+) cycle life active materials in Li-ion anodes. The PI and Postdoctoral Fellow will explore the stabilization of alloy anodes by HCNS.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) with a Ph.D. in chemistry (physical, materials, electrochemistry, or other sub-field relevant to the project), materials science, or physics. Familiarity with combustion and laser pyrolysis, carbon nanomaterials, fullerenes, or carbon nanotubes is preferred.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Michael Wagner, Principal Investigator
The George Washington University
Department of Chemistry
725 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
wagnerm@gwu.edu
http://home.gwu.edu/~wagnerm
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/23/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Thoracic Biometrics – Investigations of the Human Heartbeat as a Biometric: Heart Sounds, Electrocardiogram, and Vibrometry |
Project Description:
Clarkson University, New York state’s highest ranked small, research institution located in the northern Adirondack Mountains in the college town of Potsdam, is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the general area of biomedical engineering or electrical engineering to fill a two-year postdoctoral fellowship research position (with the possibility of a third-year extension) within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The individual sought for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and Engineering with knowledge in the areas of signal processing, pattern recognition, and image/data processing. Experience in the areas of biomedical devices and/or biometrics is also desirable.
The selected postdoctoral research associate will work on research objectives that explore the use of biomedical and biometric devices as potential identifiers for human identification. The individual will have responsibility over the development of the research, including, but not limited to: investigation and selection of equipment, human subject data collections, data analysis/processing, and algorithm development. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the Biomedical Signal Analysis Laboratory team at Clarkson University, and as such, teamwork, organizational abilities, and communication skills are essential. The Postdoctoral Fellow must have the ability to work with a team of both undergraduate and graduate students in carrying out the experimental research.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years and is interested in working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Clarkson University.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
To submit your application, go to www.clarkson.edu/hr and click “Career Opportunities” on the left-hand navigation bar. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/11/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Comparative Analysis of Biofilms Formed in Sink Drains |
Project Description:
The research group for this project is actively engaged in environmental analyses, biosensor development, applied biotechnology, and bacteriophage research. The successful Postdoctoral Fellow candidate will apply training and experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry to the analysis of microbial communities and biofilms. Emphasis will be placed on factors contributing to biofilm formation and the ability of biofilms to retain environmental signatures and contaminants. The location of the work will be centered at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL) Marine Research Laboratory in Sequim, WA, and work will be performed in BSL-2 laboratories. The candidate will interact with clients and collaborators across multiple disciplines, and additional responsibilities will include research, preparation of manuscripts for publication, and grant writing.
This project will investigate biofilms that develop in laboratory plumbing as a model system to characterize how well environmental biofilm surfaces capture, retain, or produce signatures that record the composition of passing water. The Fellow will work with the PI to compare drain systems from two or more chemistry and microbiology laboratories within the same lab complex that share the same water supply. The unique laboratory activities will be used to represent different point sources of ecological pollutants.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years. Specific degrees sought include a Ph.D. in microbiology or molecular biology with an emphasis on bacterial physiology or microbial genetics. The skills required of a successful candidate include advanced molecular biology and biochemistry training with experience in real time and quantitative PCR, plasmid construction and cloning, and environmental microbiology or biogeochemistry. Familiarity with prokaryotic microbial systems in addition to E. coli is desired. Strong communications skills are needed for frequent interactions with clients, and applicants should have excellent work habits and be motivated, meticulous, and organized.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
George Bonheyo, Principal Investigator
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Marine Research Laboratory
Sequim, WA 98382
360-681-3678
george.bonheyo@pnl.gov
http://marine.pnl.gov/staff/staff_info.asp?staff_num=1013
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| Status: OPEN |
Added: 08/10/2010 12:00 AM |
| Research Area: Nonlinear Time-reversed Electromagnetics |
Project Description:
Recent developments in time-reversed wave mechanics—whether acoustic or electromagnetic—have demonstrated the potential for a new class of applications that would use waves to characterize items of interest or communicate in novel ways. This project will explore methods to bring such applications closer to fruition.
The technical objectives are to develop techniques for exploiting the signature response of a system to a stimulus provided by various wave sources, by time-reversing the response and using it as a new source signal. In particular, this research will look for new ways to:
1) Communicate selectively or securely;
2) Detect changes in a system, or assess its state remotely;
3) Sense the presence or absence of an object in a given environment; and
4) Induce physical changes in a selected object.
The main goal is to determine a clear pathway to building a practical time-reversed wave-mechanical device by making progress in any or all of the areas listed above.
Requirements:
A highly qualified U.S. citizen who has recently graduated (or will be graduating by the fellowship start date) from an accredited Ph.D. program within the last five years. Experience in high frequency electromagnetics (microwave – optical), acoustics, or related experimental work is most helpful. The ability and interest to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems, and good communication and organizational skills are essential. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a second or perhaps a third year, with a starting salary of $50,000. The candidate could begin as early as 15 September 2010. Applicants with a Ph.D. in experimental physics, engineering, or applied physics should arrange for a CV (with publication list), a summary of research experience and interests, and a list of three references to be submitted to the following individual. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
If you are interested in joining this research project as a Postdoctoral Fellow, please contact:
Prof. Steven M. Anlage, Principal Investigator
Center for Nanophysics and Advanced Materials, Physics Department
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4111
301-405-7321
anlage@umd.edu
http://www.cnam.umd.edu/anlage/AnlageHome.htm
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