Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
About The Position
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the broad areas of AI/ML and computing systems, including physical AI, efficient and on-device machine learning, embedded systems and digital design, edge and mobile computing, hardware/software co-design, and emerging computing paradigms such as hyperdimensional computing. Responsibilities for this position include establishing an active externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and advising undergraduate and graduate projects in electrical and computer engineering. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition, to teach electrical and computer engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to participate in WPI’s signature project-based curriculum, and to contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and the profession.
Requirements
- Hold an earned Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field prior to appointment at WPI.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and hardware/software co-design.
- Exceptional candidates from other areas will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Establishing an active externally funded research program
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
- Advising undergraduate and graduate projects in electrical and computer engineering
- Develop an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition
- Teach electrical and computer engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Participate in WPI’s signature project-based curriculum
- Contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and the profession
Benefits
- Robust retirement match
- Wellness perks
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
