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University of Delaware · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Electrical & Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Delaware is a Carnegie R1 research university, and they are seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role involves developing a nationally visible research program in AI, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in scholarly service.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop a nationally visible, externally-funded research program in AI, with synergistic ties to ECE strengths, collaborations across UD, and external partners, including regional partners

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE (especially courses in the AI Engineering curriculum)

Engage in scholarly service to the department, college, university, and profession

Foster a collaborative research and learning environment

Qualification

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningPh.D. in ECECSResearch ExcellenceTeaching ExcellenceGenerative ModelingReinforcement LearningCausal ModelingStatistical ModelingCollaborative Research

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the start date

Evidence of research excellence and potential for leadership in AI (e.g., top-tier publications, impactful software/data, recognition/awards)

Commitment to teaching excellence

Preferred

Large-scale machine learning: foundation models (including large language models, LLMS) for images, signals, time-series, and multimodal data

Generative modeling, causal and statistical modeling at scale

Reinforcement learning, autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, and human-centered AI in physical environments

Other impactful applications of AI (machine learning for health, including medical imaging, remote sensing, security, etc.)

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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