Assistant Professor: AI/ML in Structural Engineering

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in AI/ML for Structural Engineering. The candidate will develop new AI/ML techniques for health monitoring, probabilistic design, and lifecycle optimization while building a funded research program.

The successful applicant will teach core courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, collaborate across departments, and advance integration of ML into structural engineering curricula and practice.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong record of research with potential for external funding.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering.
• Maintain and grow an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across structural engineering, computer science, and related disciplines; contribute to curriculum integrating ML with sensing and infrastructure stewardship.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research program development

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in civil/structural/mechanical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

TensorFlow

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in AI/ML for Structural Engineering. The candidate will develop new AI/ML techniques for health monitoring, probabilistic design, and lifecycle optimization while building a funded research program.

The successful applicant will teach core courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, collaborate across departments, and advance integration of ML into structural engineering curricula and practice.