Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for UMSystem

Job summary

The University of Missouri’s David L. Payne Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence with geospatial and national security applications.

The position emphasizes expanding teaching in AI and building research programs across ML, CV, data analytics and HPC. Ideal candidates will pursue AI research with geospatial intelligence applications, engage undergraduates and graduates, and collaborate with federally

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and graduates.
• Experience or potential in AI with geospatial/national security applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate AI courses.
• Develop research programs in ML, CV, data analytics and HPC.
• Collaborate with the Center for Geospatial Intelligence and federally sponsored research.

Skills

Geospatial intelligence

Machine learning

Computer vision

Data analytics

High-performance computing

AI research

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Job description

Hiring Department

The David L. Payne Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Missouri, Columbia

Job Description

The University of Missouri (MU) David L. Payne Department ofElectrical Engineering and Computer Science invites nominations andapplications for an Assistant Professor position ArtificialIntelligence with Geospatial and National Security Applications.The position rank is based on experience level and the backgroundof the applicant. Exceptional applicants could be considered forhigher rank appointments.

The University of Missouri is strengthening its position as anational leader with a historic $50 million gift and the start ofconstruction on a new interdisciplinary research facility. The giftwill transform the college by supporting academic programs andstudents, advancing faculty research and improving facilities,including a significant renovation of Naka Hall, home to theelectrical engineering and computer science department. Spanningelectrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science,information technology, and data science, EECS brings togetherexpertise in fields transforming industry and society—from AI andquantum technologies to cybersecurity, geospatial intelligence,bioinformatics, and energy.

The Assistant Professor in artificial intelligence is anticipatedto expand EECS’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission andresearch programs in machine learning, computer vision, dataanalytics and high-performance computing, and contribute to the newMS and PhD degrees in Artificial Intelligence. The faculty memberwill pursue AI research with applications in geospatialintelligence and national security, including remote sensing, imageand video analysis, multi-sensor data fusion and automated featuredetection. The position will strengthen the connection betweenEECS’s academic programs, AI Education, Research and the Center forGeospatial Intelligence, while engaging students in federallysponsored research and preparing them for careers in AI, defenseand intelligence.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science/ComputerEngineering, or a closely related field . The faculty member willwork closely with multiple departments or groups to grow theirresearch area.

Application Materials

Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. Pleasesubmit the following documents: (1) Cover letter, including asummary of professional accomplishments; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) A narrative of your vision for the research area (4) Names andcontact information of three references ( The candidate will benotified before any references are contacted ).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt and willcontinue until the positions are filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidatescurrently in the United States in H-1B status or otherwork-authorized status.

Other Information

The University of Missouri is a Tier I research institution and oneof only 60 public and private U.S. universities invited tomembership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.The university was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first publicuniversity west of the Mississippi River. Today, with an enrollmentof more than 35,000 students, 13,000 full-time employees and300,000 alumni, Mizzou is a $2.2 billion enterprise and animportant investment for the state and nation.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage,

• medical, dental and vision plans
• retirement
• educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Foradditional information on University benefits, please visit theFaculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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