Post Doctoral Fellow- Mechanical and Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and
the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
at the University of New Mexico invite applications for the position of
Postdoctoral Fellow. We are seeking a
research focused, experienced individual with excellent analytical,
organizational, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to
conduct research related to autonomous systems in VR/AR and Internet of
Things. The ideal candidate will publish
results in leading journals and conferences in these related fields, write
proposals for additional funding opportunities, lead group projects, and
collaborate with graduate students and undergraduate students in research
projects. The successful candidate
should be able to start work immediately.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in
mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the employment. The
ideal candidate should have:

• A background in one or more fields of controls, AR/VR, IoT, machine learning, optimization, and robotics
• Demonstrated experience in the programming languages of python, Unity, and C#
• Demonstrated ability to work in Linux-based computing environments
• Demonstrated experience with IoT including but not limited to wireless sensor networks, microprocessors, and sensor autonomy
• Demonstrated experience in VR and/or AR research
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

For best consideration, applicants must submit
an application to UNM Jobs that includes 1.) a comprehensive CV; 2)
a cover letter including 1-2 representative publications; and 3) the names and
contact information (address, phone number and email address) for 1-3
professional references. The best consideration date is March 31, 2025.

Why
New Mexico? You are welcome here.

The University of New Mexico is the only
Carnegie-classified R1 University in the state and is a federally designated
Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state with a
long and rich cultural heritage that prioritizes advancement, equity and
accessibility. In the 2023 legislative session, key bills passed included
establishing the Native American Voting Rights Act and expanding protections
offered under the Human Rights Act. The legislature also affirmed that all New
Mexicans have protected access to reproductive and gender-affirming care. The
Land of Enchantment continues to welcome all who wish to call it home.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PHD in mechanical engineering or closely related field by the start date of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.