Job Information
University of Kansas Postdoctoral Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
29939BR
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Institute Information Sciences
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
60% - Perform research on parallel high-order meshing algorithms to generate meshes from medical images and parallel high-order finite element methods. Develop near real-time software for computational simulations involving cardiac ablation treatments for arrhythmias.
30% - Develop conference and journal publications and presentations regarding research progress.
10% - Participate in group discussions and meetings with collaborators.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29939BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
M-F, 8-5 flex time is allowed
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Pam Farr: pheim@ku.edu or 785-864-7354
Limited Term End Date:
13-Apr-2026
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with several of the following topics: mesh generation, numerical optimization, numerical PDEs, parallel scientific computing as evidenced by application materials and the dissertation and conference/journal publications.
Excellent programming skills for scientific computing as evidenced by software developed and application materials.
Excellent mathematical skills for scientific computing as evidenced by application materials and the dissertation and conference/journal publications.
Strong communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
58,656 commensurate with experience
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with biomedical applications as shown in application materials.
Experience with real-time numerical algorithms as evidenced in application materials.
Position Overview:
This position is at the intersection of computer science, applied mathematics, and biomedical engineering. The position requires a research focus consistent with the thrust areas of the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S). Enhance and expand the research programs in the thrust areas of the I2S by contributing to the development and maintenance of a viable research program. The candidate's research program should contribute to the areas of parallel scientific computing, with experience in several of the following areas: mesh generation, numerical optimization, numerical partial differential equations, and parallel computing. The Researcher will join a project developing parallel high-order meshing algorithms from medical images and parallel high-order numerical finite element methods and near real-time software for computational simulations involving cardiac ablation treatments for arrhythmias.
Initial appointment is for one year, position may be renewed based on satisfactory progress and availability of funding.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
17-Mar-2025
Anticipated Start Date:
14-Apr-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Contact information for three (3) professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 17, 2025 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Anticipated Start Date: negotiable, as soon as possible after hire
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site