Post-Doctoral Fellow, NIST PREP and Mines, Computer Science

The position is a post-doctoral fellow in the NIST PREP and Mines, Computer Science department, focusing on indoor localization, tracking, and navigation. The researcher will work with a diverse team of stakeholders, collect data, conduct research, and publish results in relevant conferences and journals. The position is based in Boulder and Golden, CO, and the salary is $81,000 per year.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of localization and tracking systems
• Advance knowledge and skill in applying theories, principles, and methods of a technical professional field
• Ability to define problems, perform background research, and execute a project plan
• Ability to consider precedents and use judgment to research and apply available guidelines
• Ability to present ideas and results in a clear, compelling, and persuasive manner
• Ability to work with the Institutional Review Board, the Research Protections Office, and other parties to ensure that any research involving human subjects is conducted ethically and effectively
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis including uncertainty quantification
• Experience with mobile mapping solutions such as mobile lidar scanning systems
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Motive. Experience with GIS software and Python preferred

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and light rail transportation