Distinguished Research Fellow, Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences seeks a Distinguished Research Fellow to establish and lead an independent research program. The Distinguished Research Fellow will be responsible for the design, execution, and oversight of a comprehensive research agenda. This includes securing external research funding and managing project budgets. Additional expectations include recruiting and mentoring PhD students, directing their own research program, serving on external program committees, and building collaborative relationships with industry, government, and nonprofit partners. While candidates in all areas will be considered, priority will be given to the following areas: Embodied AI Software, Systems, and Security AI and Life Sciences Socially Responsive AI Appointments will be for a term of one to two years.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent by position start date and demonstrate progressively advanced research experience.
• Candidates should show outstanding achievement in their area of computer science, evidenced by a strong record of influential publications, inventions, or equivalent scholarly contributions, with recognition within the discipline.
• Demonstrated project management experience is required, including supervisory, budgetary, and general administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, execution, and oversight of a comprehensive research agenda
• Securing external research funding
• Managing project budgets
• Recruiting and mentoring PhD students
• Directing their own research program
• Serving on external program committees
• Building collaborative relationships with industry, government, and nonprofit partners

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree