Associate Professor1012530

Computer And Information Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Abu Dhabi is seeking applicants for several Associate Professor positions in the Department of Computer and Information Engineering. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. The role includes strengthening educational programs and mentoring graduate students. Applications submitted via the university's portal; review begins February 1, 2025, with a projected start date of August 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with a record of excellence in research.
• Strong teaching abilities suitable for the academic experience.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen research and education programs in computer and information engineering.
• Teach and supervise graduate students.
• Secure and manage funded research projects.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Curriculum development

Entrepreneurship interest

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Computer and Information Engineering

Associate Professor Positions

Description:

Khalifa University and the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences seek applicants for several faculty positions at the Associate Professor level in the Department of Computer and Information Engineering. We seek applicants who will strengthen our research and education programs in core and emerging areas of computer and information engineering including but not limited to:

1. Networking
2. Robotics
3. Digital design and FPGA prototyping
4. Neuromorphic computing and hardware accelerators for AI
5. Quantum computing

Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with academic experience at the Assistant Professor level and with a strong portfolio in research, teaching, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Record of excellence in research commensurate with the applicant's academic career
• Record of excellence in teaching appropriate to the applicant's academic experience
• Successful graduate student supervision
• Success in securing and managing funded research projects

Additional Qualifications:

• Outstanding publication record in top journals and conferences in the applicant's research areas
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative mindset, and commitment to academic excellence and innovation
• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum development and educational innovation
• Interest in entrepreneurship and technology transfer

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit an application package including:

• Cover letter
• Updated CV with Scopus link and h-index
• Research statement with future research plan (max 2 pages)
• Teaching statement with curriculum development plan (max 2 pages)

Applications must be submitted via the Khalifa University careers portal. Review begins on February 1, 2025, and continues until positions are filled. The projected start date is August 2025.

About Khalifa University:

Khalifa University is an internationally renowned research-intensive university in Abu Dhabi, UAE, comprising three colleges, 17 departments, and 18 research centers. It is ranked among the top institutions in the Arab World, with a diverse faculty from over 50 countries, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on research aligned with the UAE's strategic goals.

Khalifa University values diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusivity. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.