Post Doc Research Associate, Autonomous Vehicles, Control, Robotics

Description :

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in NC A&T State University invites applications for a full-time, post-doctoral research associate position in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Perception, Control, and Navigation. The applicants are expected to have a strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to transportation technologies, control of autonomous vehicles, sensing, perception, and artificial intelligence.

This is a non-tenure-track, year-to-year appointment, renewable annually for up to two years subjected to satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the Department. We thus look for applicants that have a demonstrated track record in the applications of multi-agent systems. Programming and practical experiences with embedded real-time systems are desired.

This position will carry out research on sensor fusion, perception, and control of autonomous vehicles for different applications such as transportation systems and self-driving vehicles as well as autonomous ground and air vehicles. The employee will be a member of a research group at ACCESS Laboratory, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members, and mentoring of students. The employee will also contribute to additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening North Carolina A&T State University’s ability to attract external funding.

The employee will confer on overall research direction and strategy but will exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and original thinking in carrying out research that contributes to original knowledge and advances the University’s reputation in research. The employee will publish research results, in collaboration with the Professor, in recognized journals. The employee will share student mentoring with research team members and will participate in departmental seminars and other professional activities as assigned.

The candidate will be also working with both graduate and undergraduate students in a mentoring role, and will be involved in conducting workshops, and seminars. The candidate will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit :

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest department in the College of Engineering and provide highly competitive graduate and undergraduate education in its four degree programs. The four programs are a BS in electrical engineering, a BS in computer engineering, an MS in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is committed to be a place of excellence in education, research and community service, and to achieve national recognition, distinction and preeminence. Additional information can be found at

Autonomous Cooperative Control of Emergent Systems of Systems ( ACCESS ) Laboratory aims to address fundamental problems in modeling, analysis, control, and improvement of complex systems. Researchers at ACCESS laboratory achieve this goal by systematically developing tools and techniques for analysis and synthesis of complex systems.

Additional information can be found at

Requirements :

Ph.D. awarded within the last five years in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related area, specializing in Control and Robotics.

A strong theoretical and experimental background with evidence of skills related to

autonomous vehicle technology and transportation technology.

• The candidate is expected to have good skills in writing scientific papers and

technical reports.

Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to multitask involving different research problems.

Possess good organizational skills; detail oriented.

Demonstrated integrity, dependability, and competence.

Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision.

Able to make presentations utilizing excellent oral communication and facilitation skills.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred :

1- Experience with ROS

3- Good programming skills such as Python, C , and ROS ,

4- Experience with development and deployment of AI models

5- Knowledge and experience with computer vision,

6- Experience with edge devices

7- Experience with high computing performance systems

8- Project management skills.

Special Instructions :

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 State University permanent employees include the following and more :

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

Community Service Leave

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

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

Job Closing Date : 04 / 19 / 2025