Job Description

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at University of Cincinnati is seeking an exceptional candidate for a postdoctoral fellow position in the field of dynamics and control, adaptive and nonlinear control, autonomous systems, bio-inspired robotics and UAVs. This position involves collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners, with opportunities to publish some of the research results in major journals and present findings in major conferences.

Essential Functions

• Conduct advanced research on topics related to adaptive and autonomous nonlinear control, including ability/interest in developing control methods.
• Advancing and testing adaptive control techniques on UAV systems.
• Development and implementation of control algorithms (including simulations) of developed methods on bio-inspired robotic and/or UAV systems.
• Utilizing software techniques, such but not limited to Matlab.
• Perform meetings with our collaborative teams under the sponsored project.  
• Prepare and publish high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students working on related projects.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical) or Science field (Computer Science or Applied Mathematics) with research focus on one or more of the following: dynamics and control, adaptive and nonlinear control, autonomous systems, bio-inspired robotics and UAVs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated research expertise in dynamics, control, and trajectory optimization.
• Familiarity or experience with model-free and real-time methods such as Extremum Seeking Control.
• Proven research experience in the development of robotic or UAV control systems and simulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and CFD for modeling, simulation and data fusion.
• Strong publication record (theoretical and/or application-oriented papers) in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Dual ability to work in both the fundamental developments of control systems and their implementation/simulation.
• Experience with bio-inspired robotics and UAVs (especially those related to flight of birds and insects).
• Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to present complex research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Application Process

Qualified and interested applicants must complete our online application process. In addition to the application, candidates must submit a cover letter, current copy of their curriculum vitae and contact information for at least two (2) professional letters of reference. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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