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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12217167 Staff or Senior Research Engineer or Scientist
Illinois Applied Research Institute
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Illinois Applied Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for Research Engineer or Scientist positions at two different levels of experience. The levels are Staff Research Engineer or Scientist or Senior Research Engineer or Scientist. Professionals hired into these positions will be involved in a variety of research and development (R&D) activities in areas of applied science, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science/technology.
ARI translates innovation to practice as part of the thriving technology ecosystem at the University of Illinois. Its professional research staff provides translational, multidisciplinary solutions for real-world problems in defense and security, and manufacturing and materials. ARI staff perform extensive research and development leveraging their broad government- and industry-based expertise in algorithm and software development, materials development and characterization, and contextual engineering. ARI possesses unique capabilities for open, proprietary, and classified projects and works with collaborators across government, industry, and academia. More information about ARI can be found at http://appliedresearch.illinois.edu/ .
For the current positions, ARI is interested in hiring individuals with expertise in algorithm design and development, including, but not limited to:
machine learning/artificial intelligence
image/signal processing
sensor fusion
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Specific duties and responsibilities for each position level include the following:
STAFF RESEARCH ENGINEER OR SCIENTIST - This is an entry-level/early career research and development position that will leverage an individual\'s desire to apply their current knowledge in algorithm design and development, to learn and expand their expertise, and to build their capabilities to formulate and deliver real-world solutions through applied research. Numerous established pathways for professional growth and promotion include increased responsibilities for project milestone deliverables, project approach formulation, proposal preparation, and technical or project leadership and mentorship.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Implement prescribed algorithm prototypes in code.
Translate state of the art technical literature/knowledge into the development and implementation of new algorithmic approaches.
Analyze algorithm performance using open and private data sets.
Curation of data sets and data quality, including collection, management, analysis and reporting.
Assist Principal Investigators with planning, implementation, and evaluati n of research projects.
Collaborate with other ARI research staff in the preparation of materials for research contract proposals as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Staff Research Engineer: Master\'s degree in engineering
Staff Research Scientist: Master\'s degree in science, computer science, applied mathematics, or related fields
Documented success in collaborative and independent research ventures
SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER OR SCIENTIST - This mid-level position requires the ability to contribute to the formulation and execution of high-impact applied research in algor