Post Doctoral Scholar

About the role

The School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training (SMST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The selected candidate will work on research and development for testing, analysis, and integration of AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms in new simulation and training architectures and technologies. Knowledge of AI/ML is important, but the focus will be on the high-fidelity simulation environments, software networking bridges, and physical data collection architectures. The candidate will lead the C++ / Unreal Engine software engineering efforts, ensuring sub-millisecond data synchronization between simulation frameworks and external Python-based AI models hosted at partner institutions.

Minimum qualifications

• Ph.D. in Modeling & Simulation, Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related STEM field, from an accredited institution
• Experience in Unreal Engine, C++ Programming

Preferred qualifications

Primary

• Unreal Engine
• C++ Programming
• Systems Integration
• Simulation & Training
• Network Programming (UDP/TCP/ZeroMQ)
• API Development
• CUDA programming
• Python programming
• Hardware Acceleration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for writing research articles and presenting at conferences

Secondary

• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL)
• JSON Serialization
• Headless Simulation
• Python
• Ground Vehicle Systems
• Defense M&S

Additional application materials required

In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a curriculum vitae. Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr Ghaith Rabadi at Ghaith.rabadi@ucf.edu

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident is greatly preferred.

Work schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm