Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Position Description:
A Post-Doc position in the fields of structural automation, data-driven based signal process/decomposition and classification, and data analytics is immediately available to work with Dr. Zhibin Lin in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the North Dakota State University, Fargo. The selected candidate is expected to be familiar with working with qualitative and quantitative sensory data; and participate in the development of big data analytics and apply them for information fusion of large-scale civil structures under uncertainty.
This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension for the following years depends on work performance and available funding. The position is immediately available with a flexible start date.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. with a background in structural engineering or similar fields;

2. Coding experience in Python and Matlab
Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Strong research background in developing and applying signal process/decomposition and computation modeling for damage classification and information fusion, including knowledge of analyzing different sensory data collected from structural health monitoring systems;

2. Experience with the drone-based or remote sensing data fusion is a major plus;

3. Experience conducting original research and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Screening will begin 8/30/19

Special Conditions:
Please submit
1) cover letter to describe applicant's research experience and interests.
2) CV with a list of publications.
3) contact info of two references (name and email).

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
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   • No
3. If yes, list exact dates of service:
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4. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
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5. * How did you hear about this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document 1

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 2