Research Assistant/Associate Professor in AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (ECE)

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive university in El Paso is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate Professor to contribute to research in AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to establish externally funded research programs. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, with an emphasis on publications and scholarly achievements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience beyond degree completion or postdoctoral work.
• Potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program.
• Track record of publications in AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS).

Responsibilities

• Develop vigorous, externally funded research programs in technical areas.
• Contribute to growth of interdisciplinary research and academic programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated scholarly achievements

Education

Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for non‑tenure‑track faculty positions at the rank of Research Assistant/Associate Professor to begin immediately.

This is a collaborative initiative between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Departments. A complementary faculty search is being conducted by the Computer Science Department. The Departments are primarily interested in candidates who will contribute to the growth of research and academic programs in the emerging area of HW/SW design for AI‑driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS), including IoT devices, robotics, and drones. We are interested in candidates who can work on interdisciplinary teams, complement current expertise, and contribute to the Cyber Physical Systems and the Smart Systems interdisciplinary research focus areas at the UTEP College of Engineering through fundamental disciplinary and/or application‑specific research. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work and potential to contribute to AIRCIS.

Candidates will be expected to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs in their technical areas. The application materials should clearly demonstrate the potential of the candidate to succeed in meeting these expectations.

Two positions are available, one to be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, and one to be affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineers. Interested candidates should apply to each search individually to be considered for a position in that department. This posting is for a position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the department that is a better fit for their expertise.

Location: El Paso, TX; Category: Engineering; Job Type: Full‑time; Posted On: Fri Apr 10 2026.

Job Requirements

A Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering, or a related field. Demonstrated scholarly achievements as evidenced by a track record of publications in areas relevant to AI‑driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS). Potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program. Excellent communication skills are required.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience beyond degree completion or postdoctoral work and a commensurate record of successful industrial/academic activities, including funded research, and scholarly publications, is required for applicants at the research associate professor level.

Additional Information

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail].

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.