Post-Doctoral Associate

About the Lab and Position:
Our research interests include algorithm-system co-design of machine learning/artificial intelligence; computer architecture and heterogeneous computing (FPGAs/GPUs); privacy-preserving machine learning; Large language models-aided computer system development. You will be leading the effort on algorithm and hardware co-design of machine learning and using LLM-based agents to perform complex tasks. Examples: chiplet design, HPC code generation, edge AI.

Duties/Responsibilities:
10% - Manage the ML system infrastructure essential to our research.
60% - Develop algorithm and hardware co-design of machine learning and large language models-aided computer system development.
30% - Supervise PhD students: providing mentorship and guidance that will be instrumental in developing their research skills and contributions.

Required Qualifications:
PhD. in Computer Engineering (primary), Computer Science, or a field related to computing is required.
Applicants must have a good background in machine learning systems in a broad sense. They should have experience in efficient machine learning, algorithm and hardware co-design of machine learning in particular.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in developing algorithm and hardware co-design of machine learning and Large language models-aided computer system development.

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota has been on the cutting-edge for its education, research and outreach for decades. The legacy continues as the Department continues to grow and expand its curriculum, research and outreach. You are invited to join our team as a Postdoctoral Associate.

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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