Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Researcher Department SAS - Computer Science Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Department of Computer Science in the School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher effective September 1, 2024. The Post Doctoral Researcher will Conduct research in the area "Semi-Structured, Under-Specified, Partially-Observable Robotic Rearrangement", i.e., review the literature in this domain, identify directions that will advance the capabilities of robotic manipulators to rearrange objects in setups that are partially observable given sensing constraints, in semi-structured environments and given a task specification that does not fully constraint the final configuration of the objects. Responsibilities also include teaching core Computer Science course, such as Introduction to Discrete Structures II and Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0371 Posting Open Date 04/02/2024 Posting Close Date 04/22/2024 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience PhD in Computer Science or related field completed by the time that the position starts, Research expertise in the area of algorithmic robotics Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway, NJ State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents