Prodig+ Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Utica, NY Category: Academic Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026 Job Description:

Position Overview

Job Title: Prodig+ Postdoctoral Fellow

Office/Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Utica, NY 13502

The Department of Data Science & Analytics at SUNY Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow through the SUNY's Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Growth plus (PRODiG+) program. PRODiG+ Fellowship - SUNY (https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/)

The Department of Data Science and Analytics seeks candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Successful applicants must demonstrate an established record of high-impact research, particularly within the department's core focus areas:

• Machine Learning (ML);

• Artificial Intelligence (AI);

• Position,

• Navigation, and Timing (PNT);

• AI resilience;

• AI reliability;

• Application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for advanced analytical work.

Candidates are expected to evidence a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentoring. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess a clear strategy for securing external research funding and a collaborative mindset to drive interdisciplinary initiatives across SUNY Poly's academic community.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent and diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pathway for retention and support of these candidates.

The fellowship is for 12-month appointment for two years, starting Fall 2027, with the goal of converting to a tenure-track assistant professorship at the conclusion of the fellowship. More information about the fellowship is available at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.

Salary: $65,000/Annually

Job Requirements:

Program Eligibility:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship for the entirety of the program (Note: if you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this position)

• Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date

• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

?Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.

From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Additional Information:

Initial review of applications will begin November 2026. Posting will remain open until filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

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