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We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team focused on advancing cyberinfrastructure for data curation, retrieval, sharing, and analytics. The successful candidate will work on developing scalable, web-based data storage and sharing platforms for the engineering research community.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a scalable cyberinfrastructure platform.


• Collaborate with researchers to optimize the system for evolving research needs.


• Contribute to publications, reports, and presentations summarizing key findings.


• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on related projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

1. Technical Skills:
   
   
   
   • Expertise in software development for data-intensive systems (e.g., Python, Java, etc.).
   
   
   • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
   
   
   • Knowledge and experience of data-centric machine learning algorithms and Natural Language Processing, particularly Large Language Models.
   
   
   • Experience with database design, metadata management, and search/retrieval systems.
   
   
   • Proficiency in web-based system development (e.g., Flask, Django, React).
   
   
   
   


2. Relevant Research Background:
   
   
   
   • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
   
   
   • Experience in cyberinfrastructure development or scalable systems.
   
   
   • Familiarity with scientific workflows and tools for experimental or simulation data management.
   
   
   
   

Position Details

• Duration: One year with the potential for renewal upon mutual agreement.


• Location: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA


• Start Date: Flexible, with a preference for January 2025

About the Team

This position will bridge between the Complex Fluids and Multiphase Transport Laboratory and the Data-Centric Intelligence Laboratory within the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

How to Apply

Interested applicants, please send your CV and the contact information for two references to Professor Ying Sun (sunyg@ucmail.uc.edu) with subject “Postdoc in Data Hub”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.