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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute is seeking highly qualified research faculty candidates at any rank in the areas of computer engineering and computer science. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary collaboration focused on building construction to improve affordability, productivity, energy efficiency, and resilience through innovative research and partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program with interdisciplinary connections across the CRI network at UT and ORNL

Contribute building and construction expertise to collaborative studies on the transition of the building construction industry

Interface with UT-ORII programs to support the UT-ORII Buildings CRI's mission and goals

Build partnerships and collaborations through the Office of Research Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED), Institute for Energy and Environment (IEE) gateway, Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the Tickle College of Engineering, the School of Architecture, the UT Institute of Agriculture, and current and future partners

Conduct research, preparing and submitting proposals, supporting existing research projects, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Qualification

Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceResearch FundingMachine LearningComputer VisionRoboticsCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

PhD or terminal degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

A track record of publishing and seeking funding

Collaborative research experience in areas supporting UT-ORII's Buildings CRI mission

Demonstrated research track record supporting the candidate's potential to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program aligned with UT-ORII's mission and goals

A clear path to independence as a researcher is desired, though collaboration with more senior investigators is also encouraged

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

This position requires the ability to obtain a site-access badge for Oak Ridge National Laboratory