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Postdoctoral Research Associate – AI for Cybersecurity

Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering
Richmond, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, candidates to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate - AI for Cybersecurity position.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to respect and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand upon a diversified technical skill set while making a positive contribution to Agentic AI in Cybersecurity.

Research projects for this position will involve Machine Learning and Computer Vision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI or Cybersecurity. Preference will be given to candidates with experience publishing in high-impact journals in their domains. In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a vast network of scientists and engineers in other Universities.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience in programming Python or Equivalent
  • Experience in publishing IEEE or ACM transactions or journals
  • Ability to mentor junior team members, and ensure the highest levels of laboratory safety.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and short turnaround times
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a postdoc at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in Agentic AI
  • Interest in Deepfake or Cybersecurity

About The College Of Engineering

Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/mechanical/.

Unit: College Of Engineering

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000/year

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information

Contact Name: Emily Perrault

Contact Email: perraultek@vcu.edu

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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