The University of Texas at El Paso · 3 weeks ago
Research Assistant Prof. in Artificial Intelligence for Semiconductor & Robotic Engr. (2 Positions)
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Texas at El Paso is seeking two non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professors in Artificial Intelligence for Semiconductor Manufacturing and/or AI Robotics. The role involves leading research initiatives, applying AI in robotics for manufacturing, and mentoring students while contributing to the department's mission as an R1 institution.
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Responsibilities
Research: Lead and collaborate on topics in yield and defect causal analysis, intelligent scheduling & multi-objective optimization (real-time dispatching under dynamic constraints), Virtual Metrology (VM), predictive maintenance (PdM) & remaining useful life (RUL), digital twins / smart manufacturing, and uncertainty calibration & trustworthy AI (e.g., conformal prediction)
AI Robotics in Fabs: Apply perception, planning, and control to cleanroom logistics (AMR/AGV), vision-based inspection, equipment upkeep, and safe human-robot collaboration
Funding & Industry: Co-lead or lead proposals (NSF/DOE/DoD, state, industry); execute PoCs and tech transfer with foundries, equipment/materials/metrology vendors
Data & Platforms: Establish robust data governance and MLOps pipelines; develop reusable algorithms and prototype systems (including robotics perception/planning stacks)
Mentoring: Supervise MS/PhD students; co-author high-impact publications
Service: Support program development, workshops/symposia, and departmental needs (including ABET support as appropriate)
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields, including Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science
Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning/deep learning and software development (Python; PyTorch/TensorFlow)
Peer-reviewed publications and strong scientific writing skills; ability to draft competitive research proposals
Demonstrated potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
AI Robotics: ROS/ROS2, Python, perception (CV/multimodal), motion/task planning, control & safety, simulation (Gazebo/Isaac Sim), and edge deployment
Semiconductor manufacturing experience (front-/back-end, metrology/inspection, equipment maintenance, yield-improvement projects)
Digital twin, IIoT, MLOps, real-time data streaming, edge computing
Causal/XAI, Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning, multi-objective optimization (mathematical programming, heuristics/meta-heuristics)
Proven success as PI/co-PI or primary writer on large proposals (e.g., NSF/DOE/DoD/state/industry), and/or prior experience writing/executing Other Country NSTC/MOST grants or similar programs
Experience in course design, supervising students, and leading hands-on projects
Company
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso.
Founded in 1913
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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