Postdoctoral Research Associate, Systems and Industrial Engineering

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Feb 07, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Systems and Industrial Engineering
Posting Number	req21812
Department	Systems and Industrial Engr
Department Website Link	https://sie.engineering.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral position in Software Engineering will focus on Microservices Architecture and Cloud-Native Systems, offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated researcher to contribute to cutting-edge studies in the field. The successful candidate will engage in impactful research activities, developing innovative solutions and methodologies for the evolving landscape of microservices and cloud-native systems. This role involves conducting in-depth research, deriving valuable insights, and contributing to academic advancement in the realm of software engineering. Additionally, the position allows for active involvement in teaching-related activities, providing the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with students. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Research Excellence: Conduct original research in the field of micro-services architecture and cloud-native systems. Develop and publish high-impact studies in reputable academic journals and conferences. Innovative Methodologies: Propose and implement innovative methodologies and solutions to address challenges in micro services and cloud-native systems. Grant Writing: Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications to secure funding for ongoing and future research endeavors. Collaboration and Networking: Participate in Academic conferences, workshops, and seminars to foster networking and collaboration opportunities. Teaching Contributions: Engage in teaching-related activities if needed, including teaching courses or mentoring students in their academic and research pursuits.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Selected candidate must have a conferred PhD upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications	Microservice composition and clustering expertise. Experience in Microservice System Development. Experience in teaching and mentoring students. Industrial experience.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines-Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	3/3/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Tomas Cerny Associate Professor tcerny@arizona.edu
Open Date	2/5/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
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