Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Associate, PRODiG+ Fellow - Electrical&Computer Engr.

University at Albany, SUNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor under the PRODiG+ program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The role emphasizes growing a research portfolio while contributing to teaching and student mentorship.

Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research in computer engineering and hardware, teaching undergraduate/graduate courses (up to 50%), and fostering an inclusive academic environment that supports

Qualifications

• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality, innovative research in computer engineering and hardware.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; teaching load not exceeding 50% of the normal load.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and support inclusive academic environments.
• Develop research proposals and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Research

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in EE/CS/CE

Job description

About University at Albany:

The University atAlbany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution drivenby academic excellence, pioneering research and scientificdiscovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students arecreating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,cybersecurity, public health, public administration and socialwelfare while deepening our understanding of our world throughscholarship and creative activity in the social sciences andhumanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutionsin the nation, the University is a national leader in publicengagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students andlaunched them toward success. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, theUniversity is convenient to Boston, New York City and theAdirondacks.

Job Description:

The University at Albany is a nationally recognized researchuniversity with a broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the university at Albany invites applications for a for a two-year PostdoctoralFellow/Visiting Assistant Professor through the SUNY's PromotingRecruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus(PRODiG+) program. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is designed with twoprimary goals: (1) increase the number and share of excellent anddiverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity,equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pathway for retentionand support of these candidates. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering isexperiencing significant growth in its undergraduate programs andis expanding its research and educational activities in core areasof computer engineering. The Department seeks to strengthenresearch and education in computer engineering and computerhardware, engage undergraduate and graduate students in research,and support collaboration across electrical engineering, computerengineering, computer science, and related disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research
  • Conduct high-quality, innovative research in computerengineering and computer hardware and disseminate research resultsthrough peer-reviewed publications and presentations at nationaland international conferences.
  • Develop a research portfolio and contribute to researchproposal development and other scholarly activities that supportfuture external funding opportunities.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students within the Department andacross related disciplines, including research that bridgeselectrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, andrelated areas.
  • Engage and mentor undergraduate and graduate students inresearch.
• Teaching
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in electrical andcomputer engineering. Teaching responsibilities will not exceed 50%of the normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty.
  • Develop or contribute to advanced courses in the Fellow's areaof expertise and support the Department's educational mission.
• Service, Mentoring, and Professional Development
  • Participate in departmental research activities, seminars,mentoring activities, and professional development opportunitiesdesigned to support preparation for a successful academiccareer.
  • Provide appropriate, limited service to the Department andUniversity and contribute to an inclusive academic environment thatsupports the success of students from a wide range ofbackgrounds.
  • Participate in PRODiG+ mentoring and progress-review processes,including the required twice-yearly progress reporting.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair.
• Collaborates with: Assigned tenured faculty mentor; Electricaland Computer Engineering faculty, staff, and students; and facultyand students in related disciplines across the University.
• Supervises the following positions: No formal supervisoryresponsibilities are specified. The Fellow is expected to mentorundergraduate and graduate students in research.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of computer engineering, computer hardware,or a closely related field sufficient to conduct high-qualityindependent research.
• Ability to develop a focused, independent research portfolioand communicate scholarly results effectively through peer-reviewedpublications and conference presentations.
• Ability to contribute to research proposal development andexternally funded research activities.
• Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/orgraduate level and to develop or contribute to advanced coursecontent in areas of expertise.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students inresearch and professional development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinaryacademic and research environment.
• Ability to build inclusive and equitable working and mentoringrelationships within a diverse academic community and to supportstudent success.
• Ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduateand/or graduate level and to mentor undergraduate and graduatestudents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academicand research environment and to develop inclusive and equitablerelationships within a diverse campus community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visasponsorship (Note: if you currently need sponsorship or will needit in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do notmeet the eligibility requirements for this position).
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering,Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related fieldprior to the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engagingwith diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment tofacilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion effortsin the campus community. Such experience may include, but is notlimited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused ondiversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/communityservice; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved orvulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Scholarly record and clear research potential in computerengineering or a closely related area, including potential topublish high-quality research in leading journals and conferencesand to develop an externally funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise in one or more Department priority areas,including computer architecture; VLSI and integrated-circuitdesign; quantum or neuromorphic computing hardware; memory systemsand emerging memory technologies; FPGAs; embedded systems; hardwareaccelerators for artificial intelligence and machine learning; orrelated computer systems and hardware areas.
• Record of publication in leading journals and/or peer-reviewedconferences.
• Experience developing research proposals or participating inexternally funded research.
• Experience teaching or assisting with undergraduate or graduatecourses in computer engineering.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduateresearchers.
• Interdisciplinary research that complements existing strengthswithin Electrical and Computer Engineering and related programs atUAlbany, together with strong potential for developing anindependent, externally funded research program.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are:
  • Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
  • From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible asundergraduates), were first-generation college students (studentswhose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcomeadversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Working Environment:

• Typical research laboratory, office, and instructionalenvironments.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range:

Postdoctoral Associate /Visiting Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate withexperience.

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