Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Tenure-Track/Tenured |
| Department |
Engn - Elec & Computer Engn |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks to fill multiple full-time, academic year, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions starting in Fall 2023. The preferred rank is at the Assistant Professor level, however, applications at higher ranks will be considered for applicants with exceptional records.
Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field by the employment start date and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A successful candidate is expected to develop and lead an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, and work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment and engage in existing and future large collaborative research endeavors; and write and communicate effectively in the English language. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in electrical and computer engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to adopt innovative educational practices as they develop and teach department classes.
Diversity and inclusion are a key foundational element of the University's Strategic Plan and the School of Engineering is fully committed to building a faculty of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Diversity may include, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, age, religion, language, disability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and geographic region. Because broad attention to diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. Applicants who can contribute to this diversity through their teaching, research, or service are particularly encouraged to apply.
Hiring areas for this search are:
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machine learning/AI targeting applications including but not limited to computer vision, speech and language processing, cyber-physical systems security, wireless systems, control systems, fair and explainable AI, ML/AI for cybersecurity, ML/AI for health and/or biological sciences, ML/AI for physical sciences, and adversarial AI.
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ii)
radio technology and wireless systems,
including mmWave, THz communications, massive MIMO, full-duplex, software-defined radio (SDR), 5G/6G physical layer, or dynamic spectrum access, network architecture and protocols, including use of research testbeds and/or development of new technology prototypes based on programmable network platforms or software-defined networking (SDN), and networking or cross-layer aspects of emerging mobility related application areas such as vehicular (V2X), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality or healthcare IoT (Internet of Things), high-performance and reconfigurable computing platform design (e.g., FPGA, GPU) for large-scale real-time wireless systems.
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Semiconductor devices and electronics in compounds (GaAs, GaN, InP, etc) and/or silicon, photonics, optics and optoelectronics for 5G/6G and beyond . High-speed electronic devices, circuits, and semiconductor lasers for wireless and optical fiber communication and/or sensing. Emerging semiconductor heterogeneous integration and interconnection for system-in-package (SiP).
ECE at Rutgers is ranked third in the United States in terms of number of undergraduate degrees granted according to recent
ASEE data.
ECE is home to world class research programs in wireless networking, information theory, signal processing, machine learning, high performance computing, computer vision, socially cognizant robotics, cyber-physical systems and nano/bio electronics. Faculty honors include membership in the National Academies, 13
IEEE Fellows, 1
AAAS Fellow, 1
NAI Fellow, 1
PFF Award, 15
NSF Career Awards, 3
DARPA Faculty Fellows, 1
ONR
YIP, 1
ARO
YIP.
Excellent facilities are available for collaborative research opportunities with local industry through the School's nationally recognized centers such as the Wireless Information Network Laboratory (
WINLAB), the Micro-nanofabrication and Characterization Facility, and the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (
CAIT). There also exist collaboration opportunities with clinicians at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
22FA1271 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/03/2022 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
A Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required by appointment date (September 1, 2023). |
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| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and having celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state's most comprehensive intellectual resource-the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region's most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applications should submit a detailed resume including the name and contact information of at least three references and a list of publications. Also, the application should include: 1) statement of research, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy interests, and 3) a statement about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (
DEI).
The
DEI statement should include past experiences and activities, in addition to future plans to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Questions to keep in mind for structuring the
DEI statement are listed below.
What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important?- Do you understand the university's diversity goals?
- What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations?
- How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship?
- In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play?
- What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations? Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society?
To ensure full consideration for Fall 2023 openings, applications should be
received by January 3, 2023, although applications will continue to be accepted after this date.
Questions may be directed to: Yingying Chen, Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers University, yingche@scarletmail.rutgers.edu. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/184658 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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