Faculty Associate - Research of Computer Science | Naval Postgraduate School - Military Veterans

Faculty Associate - Research of Computer Science

AD-1701-03/05

Department of Computer Science

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications for a Faculty Associate - Research in the Department of Computer Science (non-tenure track). We are especially interested in candidates with strong recent experience in software development for data science/AI/ML who have also demonstrated successful organizational and project communication skills.

Our students consist primarily of U.S. and international military officers seeking masters degrees, U.S. civilians entering the Cyber Corps who already have bachelor's degrees or higher and are seeking masters degrees, and a few PhD students. We specialize in cyber security, networking, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data science. Through research, we foster close collaboration with our military, civilian, and international counterparts, supported by state-of-the-art national and international laboratories. NPS is located close to the technology hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area and are very well connected in the US Navy and DoD cyber security and big data communities.

We seek applicants with the following skills and experience.

(1) Recent (past 5 years) experience with applied computer programming, use and/or research, preferably with Python and Pandas or other data science tools.

(2) Recent (past 5 years) demonstration of possession of two or more of the following skills (significant experience in one area may be balanced with lesser experience in another):

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

strong organizational and planning skills;

experience in project management including planning, scheduling, tracking progress and budgets, and reporting,

strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships within and outside the institution/program, which benefits from familiarity with academic and military protocols, terminology, and environment.

Also desirable are skills in leading groups, supporting teamwork, and ability to adapt to new programming languages and testing environments.

We seek to fill the position by July 2024 and will consider applications beginning 15 May 2024. In your application package your CV, names of three references, and a sample of your published work, if any. Discuss in your cover letter why you are interested in this position and comment on your initial teaching interests, research goals, and capabilities. The appointment will be made at the AD-03/05 seniority level, depending upon the candidates degree and experience history.

Minimum qualifications:

AD-03: Must have a graduate degree in computer science, business management, communications, or a related discipline, a demonstrated aptitude for scientific research, and ability to work with student researchers.

AD-05: Must have a graduate degree in computer science, business management, communications, or a related discipline, an extensive background of with a sustained record of conducting scientific research involving new or emerging technologies or principles, and a demonstrated ability to lead project efforts and to work with student researchers.

All levels: Must currently hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.

Forward the application package to Dr. Geoff Xie, Search Committee Chair: xie@nps.edu

The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu .

NOTE: IF YOU ARE A VETERAN , you are strongly encouraged to: Identify your Veterans Preference on your resume or elsewhere in your application package (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, etc...)

Additional Veterans information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm. For more veterans preference information, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

AD-03: Must have a graduate degree in computer science, business management, communications, or a related discipline, a demonstrated aptitude for scientific research, and ability to work with student researchers.

AD-05: Must have a graduate degree in computer science, business management, communications, or a related discipline, an extensive background of with a sustained record of conducting scientific research involving new or emerging technologies or principles, and a demonstrated ability to lead project efforts and to work with student researchers.

All levels: Must currently hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.

Salary is negotiable