Research Associate-Fixed Term
Michigan State University

Job no: 950323
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Electrical And Computer Engineering 10016250
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Engineers/Architects, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

Applicants should have either completed their requirements for a Ph.D. or be close to completing their Ph.D. requirements in Engineering. Any discipline (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science), with a clear interest in the general area of multi-agent systems, optimization and game theory are encouraged to apply.

Specific areas of research include:

• Game-theory
• Optimization and learning
• Stochastic systems

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assumes a pivotal role as the primary contributor on multi-agent pursuit algorithm design, development, analysis and evaluation in software

Administers and documents the research findings and software developed using Git and other relevant tools.

Participates in the lab's outreach activities related to the research carried out.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate and explain research findings and technical details to the customers and various stakeholders.

MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual-career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU's dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/

Information about WorkLife at MSU and the College of Engineering can be found at

https://worklife.msu.edu/ and https://www.egr.msu.edu/about/resources/facultystaff/worklife-at-engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Game Theory, Multi-agent Systems, and Optimization

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have either completed their requirements for a Ph.D. or be close to completing their Ph.D. requirements in Engineering. Any discipline (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science), with a clear interest in the general area of multi-agent systems, optimization and game theory are encouraged to apply.

Desired Qualifications

Strong mathematical and analytic skills are desired. Experience with hardware implementation will be a plus. Candidates with a demonstrated track record in one or more of the previous area(s) will be preferred. Interested students should send a short resume, along with representative relevant publications, to shaunak@msu.edu .

Required Application Materials

• resume
• representative relevant publications

Review of Applications Begins On

05/21/2024

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/

Department Statement

Advancing, disseminating, and applying engineering knowledge has been the focus of the MSU College of Engineering for more than 130 years. The mission of the MSU College of Engineering is to deliver the highest-quality engineering graduates, cutting-edge research, and innovative technology for the benefit of society locally and globally. The college carries out its mission through educational and research programs over eight departments tackling interdisciplinary themes such as computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability with research expenditures totaling $50 million annually.

Research expenditures total $50 million per year and is highly interdisciplinary, with themes spanning 8 departments including computational sciences, energy, health, manufacturing, materials, mobility, security, and sustainability. Tenure-system faculty within the College are expected to establish a vibrant, sustainable, and internationally visible research program; make significant scholarly contributions to their discipline; be an effective teacher and mentor of both undergraduate and graduate students; and engage in institutional and professional service as well as public outreach. The Departments and College have strong track records of mentoring junior faculty to successfully grow their academic careers.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: May 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 14, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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