Maryland Robotics Center (MRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Maryland
Posted 6+ months ago
Posting Details
| Position Number: | 11040119 |
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| Title: | Post-Doctoral Associate |
| Functional Title: | Maryland Robotics Center (MRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Category Status: | 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con |
| Applicant Search Category: | Faculty |
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| Unit: | ENGR-Institute for Systems Research |
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| Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
| Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
| Vaccine Protocol | The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded. |
| Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The Maryland Robotics Center (MRC) within the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking candidates for the 2023-2024 MRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Candidate research interests should fit into one or more of the following research areas:
We recognize that strength comes through diversity and actively seek and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We especially encourage women and minority candidates to apply. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Education: Applicants are required to have received a Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field by the expected start date on or before July 1, 2023 and should be within 5 years of their Ph.D. graduation date. Other:
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| Preferences: | Applicants should be outstanding, intellectually curious researchers at an early stage in their scholarly career. |
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| Additional Information: | Applications will be judged on the qualifications of the applicant and the quality and originality of the proposed research and its potential impact. Prior to applying, applicants are required to contact an MRC faculty member in order to identify a prospective postdoctoral mentor. MRC postdoctoral fellows will have access to the full range of talent and resources available at the Maryland Robotics Center, and will be encouraged to interact broadly with the Center faculty in addition to their postdoctoral faculty advisor and their research group. We expect to offer fellowship positions with funding guaranteed for one year. Renewing beyond the first year is subject to funding availability and performance. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided. APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants should complete and submit this Google form and upload all application materials as a single pdf file named Applicant’s LastName_MRCFY23FELLOW. The letter of endorsement from an MRC faculty member should be included in the pdf file application. The letter of recommendation should be sent to robotics@umd.edu with the candidate’s name as the subject. Questions should be directed to robotics@umd.edu. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by March 1, 2023. The MRC Postdoctoral Fellowship positions are subject to availability of funds and hiring approval by the Institute for Systems Research. |
| Posting Date: | 01/19/2023 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Best Consideration Date | 03/01/2023 |
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| Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
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