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The Pennsylvania State University

Postdoctoral Scholar-Human-AI | College of Information Sciences and Technology

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Texas, United States,


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The College of Information Sciences and Technology

is seeking a

Postdoctoral Scholar

to join an interdisciplinary team focusing on Human-Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration to train mental health workers. The project is supported by an NSF grant. The position will involve developing computational methods to assess clinical sessions and provide actionable feedback to support effective training of mental health workers. It will be a full-time, postdoctoral scholar appointment for 24 months, with a possibility of renewing dependent upon performance. This position is available immediately.Duties and Responsibilities:Develop machine learning models to identify relevant signals from audio and text data from clinical sessionsDevelop and evaluate interactions to convey model outcomes as actionable insightsIntegrate user feedback to improve model performance and interactionsCommunicate research findings to the broader scientific communityProvide guidance and supervision to graduate and undergraduate students working in the labRequired Qualifications:The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. or its equivalent in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field by appointment start date.Desirable Qualifications:Strong research skills in relevant areas (e.g., Foundation models, deep learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning)Familiarity with speech analysis and processingStrong programming skillsExcellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)To Apply:All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. Applicants should include with their application:Cover letter describing qualificationsCVNames and contact information of 3 professional referencesFor further information, contact Dr. Saeed Abdullah at saeed@psu.edu.Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.The College of IST is strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. The College of IST is committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We invite applicants to address their engagement in or commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity issues as they relate to broadening participation in the disciplines represented in the college as well as aligning with the mission of the College of IST in a separate statement.

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