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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear IEFac.list Coordinators,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Can you help forward the below postdoc position to the IEFac mailing list?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks for your kind help.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Chao<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">---</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Chao Hu, Ph.D.<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Mechanical Engineering<br>
University of Connecticut<br>
Engineering II Building, Room </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">211<br>
<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">191 Auditorium Road, Unit 3139<br>
Storrs, CT 06269 USA</span><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:chao.hu@uconn.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">chao.hu@uconn.edu</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> | Phone: +1-860-486-2371<br>
</span>Website: <a href="https://chaohulab.engr.uconn.edu/"><span style="color:black">https://chaohulab.engr.uconn.edu/</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-----<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Entrepreneurial Postdoctoral Research Associate in Deep Learning and Explainable AI for IIoT-Based Predictive Maintenance<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Applications are invited for one entrepreneurial postdoctoral research position in the area of deep learning and explainable artificial intelligence (AI) for the Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT). This position
is joint between the University of Connecticut and Percēv (an IIoT start-up and a subsidiary of Grace Technologies,
<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.percevx.ai%2f&c=E,1,IojitBXPrQKZIjOXFG8k-9u6hJBmFsHqHkC3FFZ30JL6L1TKQQW4jpwluIq5X9_zBr5SkaSboUJr1eeZucGLqy8EFy5MbyndNialsLLzYQ,,&typo=1">
<span style="color:black">www.percevx.ai</span></a>). The postdoc will be co-advised by Dr. Chao Hu, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut, and Dr. Andy Zimmerman, the CTO of Grace Technologies and the CTO and co-founder
of Percēv. A successful applicant will play a central role in an NSF-funded research project on the design, development, and field validation of probabilistic and explainable deep learning methods for the predictive maintenance of industrial and agricultural
equipment. <br>
<br>
One unique attribute of this position is that this postdoctoral research associate will be deeply engaged in the process of translating this novel research into a commercially viable business opportunity. This process encompasses many elements essential to
becoming a young entrepreneur, including field validation (working with 3+ potential customers), product design, IP portfolio design and protection, fundraising, and product/market analysis. The successful applicant will lead interactions between the University
of Connecticut, Percēv, and outside industrial and commercial partners, including early-stage customers. Individuals who strongly desire to learn entrepreneurial skills or pursue an entrepreneurial career are encouraged to apply; however, prior experience
in entrepreneurship is not required. <br>
<br>
The duration of the position is expected to be one year and may be renewable based on performance and funding availability. The salary will be commensurate with experience, with an expected range of $65–90k annually.<br>
<br>
<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in Data Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Algorithm development for machine learning and deep learning<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Hardware/software/firmware development for IoT devices<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Full-stack software development<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Implementation of deep learning algorithms in an embedded computing environment<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Algorithm development for fault diagnostics and failure prognostics<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Vibration analysis for diagnostics/prognostics of rotating machinery<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
The postdoc is expected to spend 50% of their time on technology development at the University of Connecticut and the other 50% supporting and leading commercialization activities at Percēv. The postdoc will attend the weekly individual and project team meetings,
mentor at least two Ph.D. students at the University of Connecticut, and facilitate close collaborations with other universities and companies interested in explainable deep learning and low-cost, scalable IIoT platforms. The postdoc will publish their research
findings in premier journals, present their research in high-impact conferences, and participate in proposal writing.
<br>
<br>
<b>Applicant Information:</b><br>
The position is available immediately. Applications will be processed as they arrive until the position is closed. Interested applicants should submit by email (1) a cover letter that summarizes prior research experience and (2) a CV to Dr. Chao Hu,
<a href="mailto:chao.hu@uconn.edu" target="_blank">chao.hu@uconn.edu</a>, and Dr. Andy Zimmerman,
<a href="mailto:andyz@percev.co" target="_blank">andyz@percev.co</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Connecticut is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In order to ensure that employees and job applicants are not subjected to unlawful discrimination, it is the University’s policy to comply with
all State and Federal laws and regulations that prohibit employment discrimination and mandate specific actions for the purpose of eliminating the present effects of past discrimination. Equal employment opportunity is the purpose and goal of affirmative action.
The University has established equal employment opportunity and affirmative action as immediate and necessary objectives because we are committed to its concepts, principles, and goals. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity, Wood
Hall, First Floor, 241 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, Connecticut 06279, 860-486-2943, <a href="mailto:equity@uconn.edu">
equity@uconn.edu</a>, <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.equity.uconn.edu%2f&c=E,1,ie7PvCyHHjl7zcAQHdG2yV2fb_2PKTiJonBI3qjldp-emFWbpWXBOguTEAbVpoTij8kZ4LrUetVzge0Xd_gGpvkzyh8ZVcJOrB2Rzz0hnqktEw,,&typo=1">
www.equity.uconn.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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