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Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher – Classical and/or Quantum Computer Architectures

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $62,400 - $65,000

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by principal investigator.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Rank

Rank Post Doc

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Computer Architecture Laboratory at Syracuse University (SU), Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on different theoretical, experimental, and computational projects in the general areas of classical and quantum computer architectures. Successful candidates will join Prof. Alex Jones’ research group in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field. Exceptional candidates from other fields with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Research experience in one of the following areas: (i) computer architecture (ii) classical and novel memory systems (iii) non-Von Neumann computing (iv) compilers (v) quantum computing or a related area.
• Strong programming skills, experience with simulation and modeling, computational algorithms, are desirable.
• Highly motivated to work with an interdisciplinary team of students (Graduate and Undergraduate) as well as internal (SU) and external academic and industry collaborators.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Scholar will carry out basic and applied research to support sponsored projects and prepare research papers for publication. In addition to the primary research duties, the postdoc will also (1) mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on different projects; (2) collaborate and participate in submitting research proposals to funding agencies; and (3) work with researchers from multiple disciplines across campus as well as internal (SU) and external academic and industry collaborators.

Physical Requirements

NA

Tools/Equipment

NA

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