How to Apply
Please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/232792/research-fellow
Summary
The Digital Water Lab at the University of Michigan seeks a highly motivated postdoc to advance knowledge in smart and autonomous water systems. Candidates will lead fundamental discoveries across the intersection of water, data, and autonomy.in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan (USA), under the supervision of Professor Branko Kerkez. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023, with some flexibility based on candidate's availability.
Responsibilities
Duties will predominantly involve working across a broad research portfolio, spanning real-time control, sensor networks, AI, related topics along with a team of researchers and teachers. Existing collaborations with community partners and utilities across the US will provide the opportunity to translate research ideas directly into practice.
Required Qualifications
PhD in engineering, mathematics, science, engineering, or related fields
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of control theory, statistical and probabilistic methods, optimization, machine learning, robotics, or related fields
Passion for water, the environment, and open source
Strong desire to learn new methods, including sensing, programming languages, and related tools
Interest in working with communities and stakeholders
Additional Information
About the Digital Water Lab at the University of Michigan
Our goal is to enable the next generation of smart and adaptive water systems.
You will leverage our massive sensor and control testbeds to apply your research ideas.
Engage in a highly collaborative group culture, with ability to learn across a variety of projects and domains.
Partake in training opportunities to expand your research or teaching portfolio.
Explore a mentoring plan tailored to your career objectives.
Receive competitive compensation and benefits.
Engage directly with some of the largest utilities in the US, with potential to operationalize research discoveries.