Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity The successful candidate will contribute to an ambitious project developing perceptual AI agents that assist humans in daily activities through behavioral understanding and multimodal interaction. Our research aims to bridge the gap between visual perception and actionable assistance, with applications including: · Video-based skill coaching and instruction · Assistive technologies for individuals with visual impairments · AI-driven physical therapy and rehabilitation systems · Human-robot interaction and coordination Responsibilities: Perform research. Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals. Train Graduate Students. Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science or related field (completed or near completion) Strong publication record with multiple first-author papers at premier venues (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, BMVC, NeurIPS, ICLR, PAMI, IJCV) within the past 3 years Deep expertise in video understanding, including current state-of-the-art methods, datasets, and challenges Proven experience with: Video data processing for learning and inference Deep learning architectures for video analysis Python programming and PyTorch framework Preferred expertise in one or more areas: video-language models, egocentric perception, embodied AI Documents to Submit: Resume and cover letter About Khoury College: We invite you to join a fast-moving, ambitious college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of “CS for Everyone.” Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.