About this opportunity
Kennesaw State University lists this Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Interactive Media opportunity in kennesaw, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Interactive Media Job ID:
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us
Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part oftheUniversity System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and develop full-stack software solutions for 3Dmodeling and interactive media, to support faculty and studentresearch in games, simulation, and XR environments.
Support faculty in the development and deployment of thefront-end and back-end components of a macro-scale Digital Twinmodel.
Provide technical assistance to faculty in the motion capturefacility, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting ofVicon systems after receiving vendor training.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers involved in CIMprojects
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES*:
Full-stack development experience to support games,simulation, and XR research, preferably with 3D modellingskills.
Foundational expertise in machine learning and big dataanalytics
Job Summary
Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty andstudents (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage withexternal collaborators from other universities, community members,government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulateinnovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research andscholarly activity at KSU.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses,submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewedpublications, and/or attendance and presentation of researchfindings at appropriate venues of dissemination
Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals anddirections within the research group
Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaborationwith faculty mentor
Generates revenue by securing grants and participates indepartmental and institutional career development programs, such asgrant writing workshops
Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operateswithin budget guidelines
Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliancewith institutional policies, and federal, state and localregulations
Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangementswith internal and external partners
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 orobtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Additional PreferredQualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field
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 meetassigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborativeresearch on a team of faculty and students with the ability to meetdeliverables and milestones
Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards problemsolving
Knowledge of and experience in general analytical methodsdevelopment and good analytical practices
Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments andtrends 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 withthe position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mailetiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225,
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 criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility
All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
kennesaw, GA, 30156, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.