Postdoctoral Fellow – Lehigh University and The University of Pennsylvania

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, statistics or a closely related field prior to their appointment start date and show definite promise in research. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with Prof. Robinson and Prof. Vidal on problems related to optimization and machine learning, such as deep subspace clustering, and their applications in computer vision. Therefore, a strong background in machine learning, optimization and statistics is required, and knowledge in computer vision would be beneficial.

Review of Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20799 (http://mathjobs.org ) the following items: (a) a cover letter (b) a curriculum vita; (c) a description of current and past research (1-3 pages); (d) a plan for future research, and (e) three letters of recommendation.

About Lehigh University: Founded in 1865, Lehigh University combines outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh has five colleges, including the new College of Health, and is investing substantially in new innovative research and academic programs to enhance its intellectual footprint. These investments, based on faculty-driven initiatives, will advance the University’s commitment to scholarship and to the student experience.

About the University of Pennsylvania: Founded in 1740, The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is among the highest ranked universities in the world, with a research budget of nearly $1.5 billion. Penn offers students an unparalleled education informed by inclusivity, intellectual rigor, research, and the impetus to create new knowledge to benefit individuals and communities around the world. The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Penn is preparing the next generation of innovative engineers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Thanks to a major $750M investment in science, engineering and medicine, Penn Engineering will lead the Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS) Initiative, which will foster collaborations in data science and engineering across the university.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Lehigh University and The University of Pennsylvania are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.