Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Generation

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research scholar to join our 
research program at Hydroinformatics Lab within IIHR Hydroscience & Engineering 
and the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa. The initial 
appointment is full-time for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to 
satisfactory performance and continued funding. Research will fall within the 
broad topics of artificial intelligence, knowledge generation and intelligent 
systems. The research team is open to individuals from computer science and 
other informatics and data science backgrounds and encourages all qualified 
applicants to apply. This position is available immediately and the start date 
is as soon as feasible. Pay is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty, 
staff, and students at the Hydroinformatics Lab 
(https://hydroinformatics.uiowa.edu) and IIHR Hydroscience & Engineering 
(https://www.iihr.uiowa.edu), a national and global leader in environmental and 
fluids-related research, education, and service. The University of Iowa is one 
of the nation's top public research universities and is known around the world 
for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. The 
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, a community built around higher education, 
with vibrant cultural opportunities and a long history of international 
connections, leadership, and accomplishment. Iowa City offers the safe, friendly 
quality of life for which the Midwest is known. Information regarding some of 
the resources that the University of Iowa and the local area provide can be 
found at (https://worklife.uiowa.edu)

Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a relevant informatics, data science or computer science field
- Established track record of developing open-source software, projects, 
publications, or other activities
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning projects, NLP, knowledge generation 
and intelligent system development
- Strong knowledge of strong programming skills, e.g., Python/JavaScript, solid 
knowledge in machine learning (e.g., classic machine learning or representation 
learning) or semantic technologies (e.g., RDF, OWL, knowledge graph, knowledge 
engineering)
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Experience with version control (e.g., git)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Designing and developing machine learning and deep learning systems
- Running machine learning tests and experiments
- Experience in developing, testing, and maintaining reliable and scalable ML 
algorithms
- Able to communicate concepts and designs through sketches, wireframes, and 
prototypes
- Expertise with cloud services and agile development
- Proficient in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

To Apply:

All qualified applicants are required to apply by providing a CV, software 
portfolio, code samples (i.e., GitHub account), cover letter, and contact 
information for 3 references at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/3872. Review 
of applications will begin as soon as they are received and will continue until 
the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Ibrahim Demir 
(ibrahim-demir@uiowa.edu).

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All 
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for 
employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, 
religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related 
conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service 
in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational 
preferences.