Job Description:
Assistant Professors of Electrical & Computer Engineering (Tenure-Track)
Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Louisiana State University
The Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering (https://www.lsu.edu/eng/ece/) in the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, seeks outstanding candidates for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2023 in the following areas. While the priority is in the areas described below, candidates with expertise in other closely related areas will also be considered.
- VLSI and semiconductor devices: Candidates are sought with a primary research interest and expertise in the broad area of VLSI and/or solid-state/optoelectronic devices. Preferred research topics include but are not limited to the following: VLSI for AI and machine-learning, AI-assisted design of VLSI, materials, fabrication, and characterization of advanced solid-state/optoelectronic devices, modeling and simulation of nano-transistors, etc. The new hire must be able to teach fundamental and advanced courses in VLSI or semiconductor devices.
- Accelerated Machine Learning and Cyber-Physical Systems: Candidates with a computer engineering background are sought for two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level. One of these positions emphasizes computational challenges of machine learning training and inference that include accelerators, edge devices, processor-in-memory approaches, and eta-scale parallel systems. The other position is broadly in Cyber-Physical systems with emphasis on areas that include secure embedded hardware for machine control, transport applications, sensor/actuator/display networks, and wearables.
Louisiana State University is Louisiana’s Flagship University and is committed to academic excellence. It is located in Baton Rouge, the State’s capital city with high-quality housing and many cultural and recreational facilities within a short distance.
Our division is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty, and we strongly encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in electrical and computer engineering. Additionally, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Candidates should include a statement describing how they will develop courses that promote an inclusive learning environment, and how their scholarship and mentoring practices support a diverse academic community.
Duties of the position include: Establishing a vigorous, externally funded research program, publishing in highly ranked journals and conference proceedings, supervising graduate students and undergraduate student advising, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participation in University service, including committee activities, and maintaining professional standards and level of competence.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates who have satisfied all other doctoral requirements but dissertation submission and will complete their Ph.D. by time of employment will also be considered. The candidate must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, conducting research, and the ability to attract funded sponsorship.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application review is set to begin on December 31, 2022, although it may begin sooner, and will continue until a candidate is selected.
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Candidates who have satisfied all other doctoral requirements but dissertation submission and will complete their Ph.D. by time of employment will also be considered. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application review is set to begin on December 31, 2022, although it may begin sooner, and will continue until a candidate is selected.
Posting Date:
November 7, 2022
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu
