Assistant/Associate Professor Positions School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Xiaoqian Wang
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in i) machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, imaging, robotics, natural language processing, computational neuroscience, learning for control, signal processing, and other data science-related methodologies and ii) wireless communications and data science applications to wireless. These positions are aligned with Purdue Engineering’s initiative on Data and Engineering Applications.
Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, statistics or a related discipline and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of their field, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The successful candidates will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service both at the School and University levels. Candidates with experience working with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff and the ability to contribute to an inclusive climate are particularly encouraged to apply.
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University is proud of its leading research groups in computer engineering, communications, networking, signal and image processing, VLSI, and circuit design. The School hosts several nationally recognized research centers and was recently part of two NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERCs). The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation (7th for graduate programs, 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, and 9th for undergraduate programs per USWNR, 2020) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting Purdue Engineering Initiatives (PEI's), and facilities. In addition, Purdue University has launched the Integrative Data Science Initiative. Our vision is to be at the forefront of advancing Data Science-enabled research and education by tightly coupling theory, discovery, and applications while providing students with an integrated, Data Science-fluent campus ecosystem.
Use this posting link https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=11912&company=purdueuniv to submit required application documents including a complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and a statement of research, and names and contact information of three references. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacadem...@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2020, and will continue until position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/. Purdue University’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women,
individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.