The Duke University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Pratt School of Engineering is seeking applicants for multiple Assistant Professor faculty positions. Early career researchers doing innovative work in all areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the following focus areas: (1) Engineering Physics: Candidates with a strong background in systems-level or application-driven research directed towards the creation, manipulation, or detection of electromagnetic fields (including RF, optical, and X-ray) or acoustic fields; computational electromagnetism; or hardware design, are encouraged to apply. (2) Computer Engineering: We are seeking individuals adept in computing systems, with a focus on cyber-physical systems, networking, and the hardware underpinning artificial intelligence applications. (3) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML): Ideal candidates will have expertise in AI/ML foundations, especially in the contexts of speech/audio processing, image/video analysis, natural language processing, among other application domains.

Information on the cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and teaching in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) can be found at https://ece.duke.edu. Duke’s Electrical and Computer Engineering research enables creative, applicable solutions to pressing challenges in human health, security, and automation, and new strides in fundamental scientific exploration and discovery. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for research in areas including AI/ML, metamaterials, quantum computing, nanoelectronic materials & devices, sensing & imaging, and trustworthy computing. Government and industry organizations are valuable partners at Duke ECE, and our entrepreneurial spirit manifests itself in a growing portfolio of companies spun off from our research.

Duke University and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service activities. A diverse faculty – defined broadly as representing a wide range of identities, lived experiences, and perspectives – is a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving innovation within our scholarly community. To achieve these goals, it is essential that all members of the community feel valued and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community are expected to uphold these values, and we seek to hire faculty who are passionate about increasing the participation and success of individuals from all different backgrounds and communities.

Interested candidates should submit the following by November 15, 2023:

Cover letter (with contact information);
Curriculum vitae;
Research statement (no more than 3 pages) that includes a description of past research accomplishments, plans for future research, and their experience and approach to mentoring and supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment;
Teaching statement (no more than 3 pages) describing teaching philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for their students; and
List of three references who will provide letters on behalf of the candidate.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or an appropriate related discipline, or a related field. Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25738. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by November 15, 2023 will receive priority attention. All applications received past this date will be considered until the positions are filled.

Do you have questions about the search? We can help – please send questions via email to the search committee chair at ecefacultysearch@duke.edu.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Position ID:	Duke-Electrical and Computer Engineering-TENURETRACK [#25738]
Position Title:	Assistant Professor
Position Type:	Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:	Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map]
Subject Areas:	AI/Machine Learning Electrical and Computer Engineering / Engineering Physics Computer Engineering
Appl Deadline:	2023/11/15 11:59PM (posted 2023/09/24, updated 2023/09/17, listed until 2024/03/30)
Position Description:

Duke University, Electrical and Computer Engineering