University of Central Florida · 1 day ago
Post Doctoral Scholar
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Central Florida is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to work on advanced projects in AI, machine learning, and multimodal learning. The role involves conducting research on Large Language Models, collaborating with industry partners, and mentoring students.
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Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research in AI, machine learning, and multimodal learning, with a focus on developing Large Language Models (LLMs) that process and generate multimodal data (text, audio, video, images)
Explore and implement new algorithms and methodologies to enhance the performance of LLMs in various real-world applications
Design, build, and fine-tune LLMs and other AI models to address complex challenges in multimodal learning
Develop scalable and efficient architectures for deploying models in real-world environments
Collaborate closely with industry partners to align research with practical applications, ensuring that developed models and solutions address real-world needs
Participate in cross-functional teams to apply research findings to industry-related projects
Prepare and publish high-quality research papers in top-tier journals and present findings at leading academic conferences
Contribute to technical reports and documentation for both academic and industry audiences
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab, guiding them in research methods, experimental design, and technical skills
Contribute to the overall success of the lab by collaborating on ongoing projects and assisting with grant proposals and reports
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on AI, NLP (natural language processing), machine learning, or data science
Preferred
Expertise in Deep Learning and LLMs (Large Language Models): Knowledge in building applications and fine-tuning models like Llama 3, Gemma, Mistral AI, and others
Multimodal Learning Experience: Demonstrated experience in integrating and processing multiple data modalities (text, audio, video, images) using AI/ML techniques
Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and associated libraries
Research Excellence: Proven track record of publications in high-impact journals and conferences in relevant fields
Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, with strong communication and leadership skills
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyThe Duke Energy FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
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2025-12-11
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