Postdoctoral Research Scholar
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Posted 13 Nov 2026, 12:54 ET
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- New grads, no experience needed
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- Machine learningDeep learningComputer visionPythonMATLABPyTorch
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- On-site in Orlando
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About the Role
The Voice and Speech Informatics (VSI) Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong engineering and computational background. This position is located at the UCF Main campus in Orlando, Florida, with an anticipated start date of April 2027. The role involves NIH-funded research on vocal fold physiology and laryngeal imaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and evaluate computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning approaches for the analysis of laryngeal images and related biomedical data.
- Analyze and integrate multimodal datasets, including laryngeal imaging, acoustic, aerodynamic, electroglottographic, physiological, and ambulatory monitoring data.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers within the lab.
- Contribute to collaborative research activities, including the development of grant proposals and new research initiatives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB.
- Experience with deep learning, including PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
- Experience developing, training, and evaluating computer vision and image segmentation models.
- Strong foundations in image processing and machine learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with video analysis, motion tracking, or object tracking.
- Experience with medical image analysis.
- Experience with time-series analysis.
- Experience with speech, voice, or acoustic signal processing.
- Experience with scientific software development, version control, and reproducible research practices.
Additional Information
- Position Type: Fixed Term
- Expected Salary: $57,000.00
- Funding: Contract & Grants (C&G) funded. Employment is subject to availability of funding.
- Duration: Anticipated for at least two years, with continued appointment and possible extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding (up to a total of four years).
- Location: UCF Main campus in Orlando, Florida.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available.
- Residency: UCF expects employees to reside in Florida as of the employment start date.
- Additional Screening: Required for certain foreign citizens in research positions, per Florida State Statute 1010.35.
- Application: Submit through UCF's Human Resources employment opportunities website.
Required Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae.
- Brief statement (approx. 2 pages) describing research interests, relevant experience, career goals, and potential research directions.
- Up to two representative publications or preprints demonstrating expertise.
Note: All documents should be ready for simultaneous upload during the online application process.