PostDoctoral Research Associate

USC University of Southern California

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Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

The University of Southern California, one of the nation's top universities, invites applications for a full- time, post-doctoral research associate in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.  The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in one or more of the following areas: Information theory, structured statistics, reinforcement learning, and/or wireless communications. The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering or related fields. The successful candidate will have a strong publication record in key journals.

Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae, a one-page research statement and the names of three references. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.

The annual base salary range for this position is $62,400- $67,080. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.”

This is a grant funded position that is to be hired for a set fixed-term.

Required Documents:  Resume/CV, cover letter, research statement (1-page), names of three references.

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USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

                                                  

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About this role

Summary

Conduct research in electrical and computer engineering with a focus on specified areas.

Job title

PostDoctoral Research Associate

Experience level

doctoral degree

Industry

education

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$62,400- $67,080

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

doctoral degreepublication record

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

information theorystructured statisticsreinforcement learningwireless communications
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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