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Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony’s principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com.

Position Summary:

Sony R&D Center US, located in San Jose, CA is seeking a creative individual to join our talented multidisciplinary core research group. It’s your chance to make a significant impact on Sony’s future business, products and services, and to contribute to Sony’s super high quality entertainment powerhouse such as Game, Film, TV and Music.

As a Senior Research Engineer, you will be involved in an applied scientific research on novel 3D Computer Vision and Graphics algorithm development. You will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with Sony’s professional creators, Sony’s research community world-wide, and U.S. university collaborators.

We’re inventing the technology and products that inspire creators and people all over the world, and soon you could be working to bring your ideas to life! If you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to see what you’ve got!

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong research background and demonstrated record of innovation in the area of 3D computer vision, computer graphics.
• Experience in 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling, image-based rendering, or CG physical simulation.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience and research track record in machine learning based 3D human modeling.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python or C/C++ for rapid algorithm prototyping.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, or related graphic platforms.
• Two or more years of related professional experience

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

Job ID: 311566
Directorate: National Security
Division: Computing & Analytics
Group: Data Sciences and Analytics

Do you want to create a legacy of meaningful research for the greater good? Do you want to lead and contribute to work in support of an organization that addresses some of today’s most challenging problems that face our Nation? Do you want to work in a collaborative team-based environment? Then join us in the Data Sciences and Analytics Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)!

For more than 50 years, PNNL has advanced the frontiers of science and engineering in the service of our nation and the world in the areas of energy, the environment and national security. PNNL is committed to advancing the state-of-the-art in artificial intelligence through applied machine learning and deep learning to support scientific discovery and our sponsors’ missions. Help us advance this frontier and protect our nation!

Data science at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) addresses critical national and global issues by applying scientific and mathematical techniques to multiple data sources and communicating the finding to our sponsors and the academic community. Postdoctoral positions are available in the Data Sciences and Analytics Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. At PNNL we seek to find solutions to national security problems using machine learning and deep learning. The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

We are looking for a motivated person with excellent skills in applied machine learning, deep learning or deep domain knowledge willing to grow into machine learning. Experience with time-series analysis, signal processing or radio-frequency domain is a plus. The candidate should have a PhD (or expect to have one for the starting date). Strong communication skills to successfully collaborate with the other members of the group, and a strong working knowledge of both oral and written English are required.

The University of Arizona STEM Learning Center (SLC) announces a search to commence in Fall 2021 for the position of Research Director- Full Professor with Tenure. The SLC is a university-wide center that promotes access to high-quality experiences, resources, and expertise in the STEM fields. The SLC serves as a centralized hub for connecting resources, people, and best practices to inspire and sustain interest in STEM and STEM pathways. In the vision of the SLC, every person has equitable access to STEM experiences that are inclusive and relevant. We aim to investigate and eliminate barriers that limit access to STEM and STEM pathways for diverse populations.

With this position, we seek an individual who can promote the educational aspects of STEM research on campus and broaden participation in STEM learning experiences across the community. The Research Director will nurture innovative projects that have the potential to improve outcomes for underrepresented groups in STEM. This person will serve as an ambassador of education to STEM researchers and a mentor to STEM researchers in outreach to educational programs.

This position will be a joint appointment in the SLC (49%) and the College of Education (51%) at the full professor level. The University of Arizona is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) which strives to increase the enrollment of underrepresented populations in STEM and in expanding their educational opportunities. This position will continue to strengthen our dedication as an HSI to creating educational equity and opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed starting February 22, 2021 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate and promote research in STEM fields that identifies and helps to eliminate barriers to participation in STEM learning experiences and pathways

• Pursue grant opportunities to support individual and/or collaborative research that broadens participation in STEM fields
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the appointed department with the College of Education
• Participate in service and community engagement efforts in the department, College of Education, and University of Arizona

Qualifications:

• PhD
• Published research in STEM, STEM-education, higher education, or other area related to pathways in STEM
• Research record commensurate with full professor status
• Experience promoting educational equity in a variety of settings
• Experience bridging STEM research and STEM education research
• Experience obtaining grant funding for large research projects
• Experience administrating STEM education programs
• Familiarity with current trends and issues in STEM education and STEM pathways

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the culture and context of the Southwest Border Region
• Research record related to audiences underrepresented in STEM

Contact Information:

Sara Chavarria, Search Committee Chair (spchavar@arizona.edu)

For additional information, visit www.stem.arizona.edu or contact Kimberly Sierra-Cajas, SLC Director, kjsc@email.arizona.edu

To apply, submit the following materials to [Talentreq4081]:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Diversity statement – Diversity statements should describe how candidates’ research, teaching, and service promote and contribute to our shared goals of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
4. Name and contact information of THREE References (phone and email)

Please upload your documents as one file under the “Additional Documents” slot within your application.