Description
Position Description
The Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) invites applications from exceptional scientists for its IPAI Postdoctoral Fellows program to work with world-leading researchers in Physical Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University. Postdoctoral Fellows will work in broad areas of physical artificial intelligence, including foundations of AI, software systems and services, and applications in diverse disciplines.
The Fellows program aims to identify and train intellectual leaders to shape the field of physical artificial intelligence and its applications. The program provides opportunities for dynamic individuals to work and interact with premier research groups at Purdue, with significant computational and domain infrastructure, industry engagement, and opportunities for translation and entrepreneurship. Fellows are appointed for an initial term of one year and may be extended contingent upon satisfactory performance and program continuation.
Position Duties
The IPAI Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in physical artificial intelligence and related disciplines under the guidance of one or more IPAI faculty mentors.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, workshops, and conferences.
- Collaborate with faculty, students, research staff, industry partners, and external collaborators on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, grant applications, and project deliverables as appropriate.
- Engage with IPAI programs, seminars, workshops, industry collaborations, and other institute-sponsored activities.
- Explore opportunities for technology translation, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and real-world deployment of research outcomes.
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability by managing time effectively, meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate research records, and adhering to all university policies, research compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications will ONLY be accepted via the IPAI application form that can be found on our website at: https://ipai.research.purdue.edu/postdoctoral-fellows-program/
Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Received a Ph.D. degree in a field related to artificial intelligence and its applications within the past five years.
- A demonstrated track record of research contributions to artificial intelligence and its applications.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
