AI-Driven Chip Design & Nanofabrication Educator

NCSL International; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions focusing on the co-design of semiconductor devices, circuits, and computing architectures with AI integration. Hires may anchor in Physics, Chemistry, ECE, or Mechanical and Materials Engineering, with tenure home negotiated at offer time.

Candidates should have a PhD completed by start date; non-PhD applicants must have completed PhD by Sept 15, 2027.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required by start date in physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical, electrical or computer engineering or closely related field.
• Non-Ph.D. applicants must complete Ph.D. by September 15, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Establish externally funded, internationally visible research programs aligned with FAST and SINC priorities.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the home department; supervise doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate researchers.
• Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/ME/ECE/materials engineering

Job description

Portland State University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions focusing on the co-design of semiconductor devices, circuits, and computing architectures with AI integration. Hires may anchor in Physics, Chemistry, ECE, or Mechanical and Materials Engineering, with tenure home negotiated at offer time.

Candidates should have a PhD completed by start date; non-PhD applicants must have completed PhD by Sept 15, 2027.