PostDoctoral Associate

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PostDoctoral Research Associate

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Department of Computer Science

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 Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a PostDoctoral Research Associate to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. 

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Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

 Work Location: On-Site

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• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

The Embedded Systems Security Lab within the Department of Computer Science seeks a PostDoctoral Research Associate to conduct fundamental research activities and participate in academic training.

Primary functions of the Research Associate include: attending regular meetings with the faculty supervisor; reading academic papers; writing reviews of academic papers; creating research infrastructure; conducting data collection, statistical analysis, and data interpretation to evaluate scientific hypotheses; preparing academic papers for publication; attending conferences and workshops; preparing whitepapers and proposals for grant applications; presenting resear