Associate Professor1012530

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking candidates for Associate Professor positions in the Department of Computer and Information Engineering. Ideal candidates will enhance research and education in networking, robotics, and quantum computing among others. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and project management. The application deadline is February 1, 2025, with positions starting in August 2025.

Benefits

Diversity and equal opportunity commitment

Innovative academic environment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellence in research and teaching appropriate to academic experience.
• Successful supervision of graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen research and education programs in core and emerging areas.
• Develop and innovate curriculum.
• Engage in successful research projects.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Graduate student supervision

Securing funded research

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Computer and Information Engineering

Associate Professor Positions

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:

• Networking
• Robotics
• Digital design and FPGA prototyping
• Neuromorphic computing and hardware accelerators for AI
• Quantum computing

Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with academic experience at the Assistant Professor level and 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 history.
• Record of excellence in teaching appropriate to the applicant’s academic experience.
• Record of successful graduate student supervision.
• Record of success in securing and managing funded research projects.

Additional Qualifications

• Outstanding publication record in top journals and conferences in the applicant’s areas of research interests.
• Outstanding communication skills, a collaborative mindset and commitment to a career of academic excellence and innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum development and innovation in university education.
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit an application package including the following:

1. Cover letter.
2. Up-to-date CV, including the applicant’s Scopus link and Scopus h-index.
3. Research statement, including a concise future research plan over the next 3 to 5 years (maximum 2 pages).
4. Teaching statement, including a concise curriculum teaching and development plan at the undergraduate and graduate levels (maximum 2 pages).

Applicants must submit their applications at the Khalifa University careers web portal and copies sent to the department. Review of applications will formally start on February 1, 2025 and will continue until all open positions are filled. The projected start date of all positions is August 2025.

Khalifa University is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and an inclusive environment. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.