Postdoctoral Researcher - AI Fusion and Contactless Health Sensing

Postdoctoral Researcher - AI Fusion and Contactless Health
Sensing

Job ID: 305046

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through
academic excellence, innovative research, strong community
partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is
one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With
growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our
institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.
We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral
degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,
lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our
entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I
athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more
than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant
culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values
of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and
accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the
University System of Georgia. We
are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University
in our vision.
Come Take
Flight at KSU!

Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our
Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA
30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway,
Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and
students (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage with
external collaborators from other universities, community members,
government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate
innovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research and
scholarly activity at KSU.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it
utilizes contingent funding, which is currently only secured
through June 30, 2028, or 18 months from the position start date,
whichever occurs first. Employment thereafter will be conditional
based on continued availability of funding.

Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses,
submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed
publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research
findings at appropriate venues of dissemination

2. Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals
and directions within the research group

3. Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in
collaboration with faculty mentor

4. Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in
departmental and institutional career development programs, such as
grant writing workshops

5. Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates
within budget guidelines

6. Maintains official records and documents, and ensures
compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and
local regulations

7. Establishes working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with internal and external partners

8. Engages in research and publication

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. D.V.M, Sc.D., M.D., PharmD.,
etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or
obtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications

Refer to the College's Postdoctoral project addendum

Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $51,600 to $60,000. Offers
are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits
to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation,
generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and
much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States
at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue
working legally for the proposed term of the appointment

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet
assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative
research on a team of faculty and students with the ability to meet
deliverables and milestones

Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards problem
solving

Knowledge of and experience in general analytical methods
development and good analytical practices

Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and
trends in the field

SKILLS

Outstanding proposal and paper writing skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving,
organization, communication (verbal and written), time management,
project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with
the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Refer to the department specific Research Addendum for additional
KSA information

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found
on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and
respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and
in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy,
and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or
discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex
(including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions
related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran or military status by any
member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a
University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a
hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the
provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for
employment or admission or other third parties should contact the
Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,
eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,
all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal
background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose
criminal record history during the initial screening process and
prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for
positions of trust with screening results which confirm a
disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified
from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references
as part of their application process. Some positions may require
additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,
credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of
academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=305046&PostingSeq=1

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