PostDoctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 08, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	PostDoctoral Associate
Department	Engn - Elec & Computer Engn
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering is looking for a highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral associate to join the research group of Prof. Salim El Rouayheb as part of a project focusing on decentralized learning algorithms with an emphasis on security and privacy. The position will involve conducting cutting-edge research in developing secure, efficient, and scalable decentralized machine learning (ML) and distributed optimization algorithms. The successful candidate will have a background in machine learning, distributed systems, and/or security, with an interest in exploring challenges at the intersection of these areas. Tentative Start Date: Feb 1, 2025
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA1009
Posting Open Date	10/07/2024
Posting Close Date	12/01/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field with a focus on machine learning, distributed systems, or cybersecurity.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong background in decentralized or distributed learning algorithms and understanding of security/privacy concerns in such systems. Experience with secure multi-party computation, federated learning, or blockchain technologies is a plus.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/237231
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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