Description
The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the interdisciplinary area of generative AI, computer graphics, computer-aided design, human-computer interaction, and immersive technology effective for the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year. The start date is negotiable.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join Dr. Trudi Qi’s research group. Dr. Qi’s research interests focus on intelligent, human-centered 3D content creation and spatial interaction in extended reality with applications in manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have strong generative AI design and development, data analysis, and writing skills, the ability to work collaboratively and independently, and a solid record of publications.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Fowler School of Engineering, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with 60 minors and 17 integrated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
Opened in the fall of 2019, the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering, and a graduate program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The School also offers several interdisciplinary minors and themed inquiry programs, which allow students from across other Chapman programs to explore engineering. Fowler Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global challenges and a key component of that mission is the recruitment and support of faculty, staff, and students from the broadest possible set of backgrounds and experiences. The Swenson Family Hall of Engineering, which opened in 2021, provides state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, enabling truly boundaryless experiences.
Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research and/or collaborate on multiple research projects; provide guidance and support to undergraduate/graduate students associated with the related projects; document research activities and publish key findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and top-tier conferences in the related field.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions to Dr. Qi at [contact details available in the full listing] . Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The salary range for the Postdoctoral Fellow position is $70,500 to $75,000.
The position is initially for one year with potential for renewal. The starting date of the position is flexible. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the interdisciplinary area of generative AI, computer graphics, computer-aided design, human-computer interaction, and immersive technology effective for the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year. The start date is negotiable.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join Dr. Trudi Qi’s research group. Dr. Qi’s research interests focus on intelligent, human-centered 3D content creation and spatial interaction in extended reality with applications in manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have strong generative AI design and development, data analysis, and writing skills, the ability to work collaboratively and independently, and a solid record of publications.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Fowler School of Engineering, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with 60 minors and 17 integrated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
Opened in the fall of 2019, the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering, and a graduate program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The School also offers several interdisciplinary minors and themed inquiry programs, which allow students from across other Chapman programs to explore engineering. Fowler Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global challenges and a key component of that mission is the recruitment and support of faculty, staff, and students from the broadest possible set of backgrounds and experiences. The Swenson Family Hall of Engineering, which opened in 2021, provides state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, enabling truly boundaryless experiences.
Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research and/or collaborate on multiple research projects; provide guidance and support to undergraduate/graduate students associated with the related projects; document research activities and publish key findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and top-tier conferences in the related field.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A doctoral or equivalent degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or related fields is required at the time of employment and awarded within the last five years.
- Strong research experience in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, or related fields.
- Excellent verbal and written skills and strong programming skills.
- A record of research productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, open-source projects, or equivalent research outputs.
- Experience in computer graphics, geometric modeling, and/or 3D shape analysis.
- Experience with multimodal AI, vision-language models, human motion/gesture data, or human-centered AI systems.
- Experience with VR/AR/XR development is a plus.
- Experience with user-centered research, system evaluation, or human-subject studies is a plus.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience.
- A detailed curriculum vitae including all the publications published, in press, or under review.
- A Research statement indicating research interests, a summary of previous research portfolio, and future goals.
- Contact information of two references (reference letters are encouraged but are not required at the time of application).
- Optional: links to code repositories, project demos, portfolios, or research websites.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions to Dr. Qi at [contact details available in the full listing] . Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The salary range for the Postdoctoral Fellow position is $70,500 to $75,000.
The position is initially for one year with potential for renewal. The starting date of the position is flexible. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
