New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the
Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in
teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that
make a difference in the world. The DSL was established sixteen years ago by Prof. Maurizio
Porfiri (Institute Professor at Tandon School of Engineering and Director of the Center for Urban
Science and Progress, with appointments at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Department of Civil and Urban
Engineering, and the Center for Urban Science and Progress). The DSL is home to a highly
collaborative, vibrant group of young scholars with complementary expertise across theory,
experiments, and computations. The director, Prof. Porfiri, is the author of more than 350 journal
publications and the recipient of numerous professional awards (Wikipedia/Maurizio_Porfiri).
Expectations
Candidates will be responsible for leading the design and testing of virtual reality systems,
mentoring undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, coordinating outreach activities, and
supporting proposal writing and grantsmanship.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in designing and implementing
human-computer or human-robot interfaces; as exemplified by a strong publication record.
Previous experience on virtual reality simulations (e.g., Unity, C#, VR headsets) or user-interface
prototyping for testing usability and interaction is desired.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD in computer engineering, computer science, human-centered
technology, innovation & design, robotics, neuroscience or related fields; or a related field. We
welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training.
Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is
$62,500 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.
Application instructions
Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:
● an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
● a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research
relates to this position,
● copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
● names and contact information for three references.
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: gl2861@nyu.edu
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.
Expected start date is: February 1st.
