Department Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a Research Faculty position in AI for Surgical Simulation and Skill Assessment, within the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
Responsibilities This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing interdisciplinary research program that integrates AI, computer vision, and virtual reality (VR) to create next-generation systems for surgical training and evaluation. The successful candidate will help design AI-driven, data-informed simulation platforms that objectively assess performance, accelerate skill acquisition, and enable adaptive, personalized learning.
The position is ideally suited for a researcher passionate about combining machine learning, real-time simulation, and human performance modeling to create intelligent, interactive environments that enhance both technical precision and decision-making in surgery. The candidate will collaborate across departments and research centers, publish in leading journals, mentor students, and play an active role in securing competitive external funding to expand this rapidly advancing area.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in AI-enabled surgical simulation and video-based skill assessment.
- Develop novel algorithms and techniques for real-time simulation, workflow analysis, and performance evaluation.
- Integrate deep learning and computer vision approaches into VR/AR surgical training systems.
- Collaborate with faculty members and researchers from medical schools to advance the field of surgical simulation and assessment.
- Design and execute human subjects studies, in partnership with clinicians and human factors experts, to evaluate system effectiveness and training outcomes.
- Prepare and submit competitive research proposals for external funding.
- Publish research findings in high-quality journals and present them at leading conferences.
- Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Qualifications - Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in C/C++ and Python programming, computer graphics, haptics, or physics-based real-time computing.
- Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Experience in video-based assessment, computer vision, or VR/AR simulation development is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and researchers from various backgrounds.
- Strong publication record in relevant areas of research
- Demonstrated ability to secure external funding
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers is preferred
Other Information The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college of two nationally recognized universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University, located in Tallahassee, Florida. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six departments.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-class researchers through the College's many interdisciplinary centers, including the High-Performance Materials Institute, Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the InSPIRE Institute. The position will be based in the Artificial Intelligence, Imaging, and Medical Simulation (AIMS) Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility at FSU dedicated to advancing AI-driven surgical simulation, video-based skill assessment, and intelligent training technologies.
Helpful This is a 12-month, permanent, non-tenure-track faculty appointment at Florida State University with a competitive salary and benefits package. The starting date for this position is negotiable.
Contact Info Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Suvranu De, Search Committee Chair, at sde@eng.famu.fsu.edu
University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
