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PostDoctoral Research Associate

Brief overview

Los Angeles, CA - University Park CampusIn-person
PhDOr in progress
$62k–$67k/yrStated range
Cap-exemptNo H-1B lottery
576 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
43 green cardsCertified filings
Information theoryStructured statisticsReinforcement learningWireless communicationsResearch and publication

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A world-class research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt

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576H-1B approved
100%approval rate
272new H-1B hires
43PERM certified
$72,000median wage / yr
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2023168
2024214
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202345
202466
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202621
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20237
202414
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20264
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Job description

The University of Southern California, one of the nation's top universities, invites applications for a full- time, post-doctoral research associate in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.  The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in one or more of the following areas: Information theory, structured statistics, reinforcement learning, and/or wireless communications. The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering or related fields. The successful candidate will have a strong publication record in key journals.

Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae, a one-page research statement and the names of three references. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.

The annual base salary range for this position is $62,400- $67,080. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.”

This is a grant funded position that is to be hired for a set fixed-term.

Required Documents:  Resume/CV, cover letter, research statement (1-page), names of three references.

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USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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