Associate Research Professor
About The Position
The Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Associate Research Professor position in Artificial Intelligence and Applications. The position begins in January or July 2027 at the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania. It is a non-tenure-line, one-year term appointment combining research and teaching responsibilities. Fully remote appointments are not permitted. The faculty member will teach two courses in the College of IST each semester and conduct research contributing to an NSF-funded project developing machine-learning methods for segmenting stomata and surrounding cells in 3D plant microscopy images. The appointment's term length will be discussed during the interview process; continuation beyond that term depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Expertise in machine learning, computer vision, and image analysis.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
- Commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3D biomedical imaging and scientific machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Teach two courses in the College of IST each semester.
- Conduct research contributing to an NSF-funded project developing machine-learning methods for segmenting stomata and surrounding cells in 3D plant microscopy images.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
