Eight (8) Faculty Positions in Cyber-Physical Systems

Eight (8) Faculty Positions in Cyber-Physical Systems

The University of Virginia

 

The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has launched a multi-million dollar initiative to create a collaborative world class center of research excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems. The initiative includes an international search for 8 new tenured/tenure-track faculty members across 5 different departments:

●       Civil and Environmental Engineering

●       Computer Science

●       Electrical and Computer Engineering

●       Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

●       Systems and Information Engineering

 

We are seeking candidates (all ranks) who are committing to solving the most critical problems at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds. All areas of research will be considered, including but not limited to:

●       Smart Cities

●       Advanced infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems

●       Wireless and mobile health, and closed-loop medical devices

●       The safety, security, and reliability of Cyber-Physical systems

●       Robotics, drones, and autonomous or connected vehicles

●       Smart manufacturing systems

●       Low-power and energy harvesting technologies

●       Sensor design including RF sensing and novel sensing devices

●       Other technologies or applications related to Cyber-Physical Systems

 

The U.Va. School of Engineering is widely recognized for its pioneering work in areas such as Wireless Health, Smart Buildings, Bio-inspired Platforms, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. We are interested in candidates who are collaborative in nature and would complement or expand the school’s current strengths.

To support the initiative, the school is launching a lab called the Link Lab that is dedicated to collaborative and interdisciplinary research. In their research statement, applicants should explicitly discuss any experiences with or plans for collaborative or cross-cutting research and emphasize how they will contribute to the lab’s goal to create a truly collaborative environment, and its role as a bridge between departments.

The University of Virginia is rated as one of the top 3 public universities in the nation and in the top 30 among all universities, public and private. Charlottesville is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live and work. More information about town, the school, faculty benefits, and other topics can be found at: http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html

The School of Engineering offers a vibrant research culture where innovative, interdisciplinary, and foundational research is conducted in a collegial atmosphere. It is committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community, is an active dual career employer, and is actively boosting the participation of women faculty in science and engineering with the support of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a record of excellence in research, as appropriate for the candidate's rank, and a commitment to teaching excellence. Applicants should expect to have a PhD by the appointment start date that is consistent with one of the 5 disciplines listed above, or closely related fields. Candidates will be expected to engage in funded research, to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to perform service for the institution and professional organizations.

More information about these 8 positions and the school’s larger initiative around Cyber-Physical Systems can be found through the Link Lab (http://linklab.virginia.edu). To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through JobsUVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0617535. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and names and contact information for 3 references. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2015 and will continue to review applications as they are received until the positions are filled. For questions about this position, please contact Kamin Whitehouse at whitehousevirginia.edu.