Full Professor – College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering – Embodied, wearable & assistive AI Physical - Boston

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

49d•$118,000 - $251,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University's College of Engineering is a globally recognized leader in engineering education and research. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is seeking outstanding candidates for Tenure-Track Faculty at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels to strengthen the interdisciplinary thematic area of physical AI, embodied, wearable and assistive AI. This theme brings together researchers working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the physical world to build systems that sense, reason, and act within real-world environments. The position will be primarily or fully in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) within Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, with opportunities for joint cross-college appointments. The position will be based on Northeastern University’s Boston campus. Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. 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.

Requirements

A Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or closely related fields by the employment start date.
Senior-level candidates at the Associate and Full Professor levels should have a demonstrated record of developing transformative solutions to global challenges, sustaining a research program with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research, teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes, and being an active, recognized leader nationally and internationally in their discipline.
Applicants at the Associate level should have at least 4 years of academic or equivalent experience (e.g., industry, research)
Applicants at the Full Professor level should have at least 8 years or equivalent experience (e.g., industry, research).
Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community.
Strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with expertise in AI, machine learning, multi-modal sensing and learning, computer vision, embodied AI, human-centric AI, explainable and interpretable AI, trustworthy AI, AI on edge devices, physical intelligence, neuro-symbolic AI, AI reasoning are examples of areas that fit this theme.
Candidates with interest in joint appointments with other departments or colleges should indicate their intent in their application materials in the cover letter.