Job Description

How to Apply

Applicants should email a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and information for two contacts (one is PhD advisor) who can provide reference letters to:

Dr. Dhruv DJ Jain

Assistant Professor

Computer Science and Engineering Department

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

[email protected]

Job Summary

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Soundability Lab at the Human-Centered Computing Laboratory, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Under the supervision of Dr. Dhruv Jain, the postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to work on HCI and accessibility research topics.

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ 

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/ 

Responsibilities*

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be expected to perform basic and applied research, organize and publish the results obtained, provide technical guidance on projects for both graduate and undergraduate students, and assist in writing new research proposals. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit https://accessibility.eecs.umich.edu for more information about our research group and current projects. While our group focuses on auditory intelligence, we are seeking postdoctoral candidates primarily in the HCI / accessibility area who have at least a basic working knowledge of AI and machine learning.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate will have received (or anticipate receiving by the date of hire) a doctoral degree in computer science or related fields, with demonstrated interest in HCI and accessibility.

Additional Information

Duration:  The initial appointment is for one year, and the renewal of the appointment in following years is contingent upon excellent performance, the availability of funds, and an appropriate work authorization status.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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