Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

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University of California Los Angeles

United States

Job #JPF09812

• Electrical Engineering / Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / UCLA

Position Overview

Position Title : Assistant Professor

Salary Range : The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $115,000-$130,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open Date : October 1, 2024

Next Review Date : Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date : Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for multiple Assistant rank faculty positions. The Department is seeking outstanding candidates with a demonstrated track record in, or show exceptional promise for exceptional and innovative research, excellence in teaching, professional service, and as well as commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Applicants must have an earned PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline / cross-disciplinary area at the date of hire. The Department will consider applications in all areas of research traditionally associated with Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as emerging cross-disciplinary areas, with particular interest towards the following broad directions :

AI, including areas such as trustworthy AI, fundamental frameworks for AI, generative AI, deep learning and statistical learning, as well as other related areas.

Quantum science and engineering including solid-state devices, materials and atoms towards frontier computation, sensing and communications, as well as other related areas.

Leading-edge semiconductor devices and packaging for applications including but not limited to device electronics, high-frequency CMOS, subsystem demonstrators, optoelectronics, and quantum phenomena.

In addition, applicants must have a demonstrated record of interest in, and commitment to, the mentorship of and / or outreach to students from underrepresented and underserved populations. The successful candidate will be expected to advance their active mentoring activities and participate in programs that provide research and professional development opportunities for our diverse student body (such as our Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity, our Women in Engineering program, and our student organizations listed at UCLA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion).

Application packages should be submitted online through this link and include the following documents : 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research interest, 4) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, 5) statement of teaching interest. 3-5 references are required (contact information only), 6) Reference check authorization release form. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.

To help with the evaluation, we would like all candidates to indicate interest / expertise in up to three (3) topical areas specified, both in your cover letter and within the application portal :

Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Microelectronics

Communications and Networking

Computational Medicine

Computer and Network Systems : Architecture, Design, Security, Applications

Computer Vision and Image Processing

Cyber-Physical Systems

Control Foundations and Theory

Data Science and Machine Learning

Electromagnetics and Microwave / Millimeter-Wave Devices and Systems

Embedded Computing

Information / Computation / Optimization Theory

Intelligent, Autonomous, and Human-aware Systems

Nanoelectronics, MEMS, and Devices

Photonics : Materials, Devices, Signal Processing, and Imaging

Quantum Engineering, Information, Sensing, and Computation

Signal Processing

Technology, Law, and Policy

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications : Applicants must have an earned PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline / cross-disciplinary area at date of hire.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements :

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements :

Please provide contact information only.

Apply Link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF09812

Help Contact : lrodri@seas.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit this link.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit this link.

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com

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Salary : $115,000 - $130,000