Description:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston
(www.cs.uh.edu)
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
Assistant Professor level in Human-Centered Robotics and Assistive
Systems, as part of the university's Presidential Frontier Faculty
(PFF) program. Candidates working on theoretical or practical
aspects of robotics and human-robot interaction, wearable and
rehabilitation robotics, assistive robotics and caregiving,
brain-computer interfaces, or related areas of embodied AI are
encouraged to apply.
The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide
strategic initiative to recruit outstanding early-career scholars
in frontier research areas. This position is anchored in the
Department of Computer Science (tenure home) and involves
cross-college collaboration with the Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering (Cullen College of Engineering) and the
Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences (Tilman
J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine). The position carries a
competitive salary and a substantial start-up package.
The department is seeking exceptional candidates with the potential
for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and mentoring of
graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate an
outstanding scholarly record of research, exhibited by high-impact
peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, vigorous research
agenda that will secure competitive, external funding as Principal
Investigator (PI). The anticipated start date for this position is
Fall 2027. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in computer
science, computer engineering, or a closely related scientific
field before September 1, 2027.
Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States,
UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university located on a
park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The
university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a
rising reputation, and committed leadership. The Department of
Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group
of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000+ students across its
BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department has a strong emphasis on
research in fundamental and applied computer science including AI,
machine learning, computer vision, graphics and visualization,
robotics, systems, distributed algorithms, and scientific and
biomedical computing. Research in the department is and has been
funded by numerous agencies, including the National Science
Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Departments of Defense,
Homeland Security, Justice, Energy, and Transportation.
Houston is a large city, with world-class theaters, museums,
restaurants, and thrilling sports teams. It offers affordable
housing and enjoys a low cost of living. The university is close to
the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world,
offering rich opportunities for collaboration in health-related
robotics research, as well as a large industrial base and
NASA.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries are welcome, and
prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the search
committee chair, Dr. Pam Qian, at [contact details available in the full listing].
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
