Position Description

Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart-City Infrastructure

Cornell’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) as part of a new strategic initiative in Smart Cities.  We are seeking an individual who is making transformative advancements in how modern infrastructure systems are analyzed, designed and/or controlled with an eye toward providing a more intelligent, equitable, sustainable, and resilient allocation of limited resources.  

The successful applicant will be expected to: 

• Conduct an internationally recognized and well-funded research program.

• Contribute to fundamental advances of CPS architectures for smart city applications in one or more of the following broad application areas: energy, transportation, water, public health or other urban infrastructure systems. The advances could be related to (but not limited to) areas such sensor development and monitoring, control of smart and distributed infrastructure systems, artificial intelligence models and methods, decision systems with humans in the loop, and infrastructure system resilience. 

• Foster cross-disciplinary engagements that develop transformative research and education initiatives–for example, with colleagues working in sensor development, robotics, control and optimization, sustainability, risk, equity, and urban systems. 

• Design new undergraduate and graduate courses related to CPS and infrastructure systems design and performance.

The position is open at all ranks; salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin in Summer 2023, although alternative arrangements can be made. The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the CEE School. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the College of Engineering, the Cornell Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell Tech, and the numerous other Departments, Centers and Initiatives at Cornell related to Smart Cities.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Candidates from minoritized and historically underrepresented groups in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application materials must be submitted on-line at

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19431 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and three brief statements (1-2 pages per statement): (1) a research statement, (2) a teaching statement, and (3) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to review Cornell University’s guidance for writing DEI statements here. In addition to the statements, candidates should include a copy of their three most significant publications and provide contact information for at least three references. Questions can be directed to cee_search@cornell.edu

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.

As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

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