Post Doc Research Associate

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The employee will conduct research in AI-enhanced cybersecurity,
trustworthy and explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and
related areas. The employee will publish research findings in
collaboration with the Faculty Lead in high-quality, peer-reviewed
journals and conference proceedings. The employee will assist in
mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, participate in
departmental seminars and other professional activities as
assigned, and contribute to the development and delivery of
workshops and seminars. In addition, the employee will support the
preparation and submission of research proposals and help expand
the department’s externally funded research portfolio. The employee
will also collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners
to advance research initiatives related to AI, autonomous systems,
cyber resilience, and quantum technologies.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research
activity university that enrolls over 15,000 students. The
University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning,
scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and
public service. The College of Engineering ( COE ), with over 3000
students, has 6 Doctoral programs, 9 Masters of Science Degree
programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in
Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer,
Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a
CAC ABET -accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus
is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and
research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are
Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and
Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and
Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in a
collaborative environment and are committed to excellence in
teaching, research, and service. Additional information about the
College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,

Computational Data Science and Engineering, or a closely related
field; or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before the start of
employment.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
Education

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a
critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space
on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Post Doc Research Associate

Position Number

007863

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

08/30/2031

Organizational Division

Computer Science

Organizational Location

College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Computer Science

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3261

Open Date

10/27/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until
Filled

10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions
remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept
applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by
this date will receive full consideration, applications received
after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status
of the search

Date Position Available

12/1/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for
employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu
of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking
Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during
the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are
subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North
Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment
will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T
State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual
identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees
include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life

Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.
A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty
station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41960

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for

which you are applying.

• NCA&T Website
• UNC System Job Board
• Indeed.com
• NCA&T Employee
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
• Other_____________
• If you selected "Other" please provide the name of the resource

here.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

(DD-214)

• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts