Tenure-Track Faculty: AI, ML, and Data-Driven Optimization

National Society for Black Engineers; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position in IEMS focused on optimization, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making. Candidates should have a PhD or be near completion and demonstrate strong potential.

We value collaboration across centers such as the Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning and the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, and the Institute for Data, Econometrics, Algorithms, and Learning.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion with demonstrated research potential.
• Commitment to rigorous and relevant research essential.
• For tenure-track: excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses aligned with optimization and AI/ML.
• Conduct rigorous research across interdisciplinary centers.
• Contribute to service, mentoring, and outreach activities.

Skills

Optimization

AI/ML

Data-driven decision-making

Healthcare operations

Financial engineering

Education

PhD or near completion in a related field

Demonstrated research potential

Job description

Northwestern University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position in IEMS focused on optimization, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making. Candidates should have a PhD or be near completion and demonstrate strong potential.

We value collaboration across centers such as the Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning and the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, and the Institute for Data, Econometrics, Algorithms, and Learning.