West Virginia University Looking for Postdoctoral Fellow – Industrial and Management Systems Full Time

Description 

The Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the general area of Smart Manufacturing, AI and Machine Learning Applications in Smart Manufacturing Systems, Digital Twins and virtual platforms. Knowledge, experience, and interest in Ontologies, Multi-Stage Manufacturing Processes, Digital Supply Networks, OPCUA and edge/cloud connectivity is a plus. This position supports research initiatives related to the design, development, and application of AI powered digital twins in smart manufacturing and digital supply networks. The period of this appointment is for 12 months and the position is anticipated to start June 1st, 2022 (flexible and depending on project start date).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: research on Smart Manufacturing, AI and Machine Learning Applications in Smart Manufacturing Systems, Connected Systems, Digital Twins and virtual platforms in close collaboration with our partners from academic, industry, and industry associations; supporting project management of a funded grant; guiding graduate and/or undergraduate students; collaboration with researchers from national labs, academia, and industry on research and writing of proposals to seek funding; attending conferences and reading of scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and latest research with motivation to include new findings in research.

West Virginia University is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 29,000 students and a R1 Carnegie Classification. Morgantown and its vicinity have a diverse population of about 62,000 residents and are ranked highly among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, as well as industries active in shale gas operations. The city is readily accessible and within driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. For more information on WVU and Morgantown, see http://www.wvu.edu and http://www.morgantownwv.gov.

To apply for this position, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Thorsten Wuest at [email protected]. You may also visit the department website at https://imse.statler.wvu.edu and the research group website at www.thorstenwuest.com for more information on the team and research focus.

Qualifications 

Applicants must have a PhD in Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science or related field with a background in developing and implementing AI solutions in a smart manufacturing context as well as proficiency in working with manufacturing assets, establishing connectivity, and developing their virtual representation in form of digital twins supported by a proven track-record of research publications in high-impact scientific journals and/or projects. All applicants must be capable of completing the assigned tasks within the United States. Foreign National candidates, if selected, will require approval from the US Department of Energy prior to beginning work. Information required for the review includes biographical information about the foreign national, documentation of immigrant or nonimmigrant status, and information about the research assignment. The WVU Export Control Office will aid in complying with this requirement.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley – the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. 

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.