"Open Rank Faculty - Sensors, Microelectronics and AI Hardware"

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for one position with expertise in smart sensors, microelectronic devices and systems, hardware for engineering applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The College seeks qualified applicants to fill one open rank, 9-month tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position will be centered in the College of Engineering’s School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and will be supervised by the School Chair of ECE. This position will begin on August 1, 2026, and will be an academic-year appointment with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.

Application areas of interest include precision agriculture, applied electromagnetics, wireless signal processing, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and integration of AI into the practice of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

The focus of this hiring initiative will be in the three areas of current need within the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering including:

1. Sensor development including but not limited to microelectronic, solid state sensors, RF sensors, sensors based on advanced applications of electromagnetics, and wireless signal processing for sensing systems.
2. Microelectronic devices and systems with particular interests in embedded systems with applications advance manufacturing applications, electric mobility, robotics and automation of agricultural.
3. Hardware for AI Systems with a focus on development/deployment of next generation hardware that enables deployment of AI into modern engineered systems where power and communication bandwidth critical design parameters.

The ideal candidate is expected to work collaboratively with existing faculty at the University of Georgia, including faculty in cross-cutting units such as the new Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture, the Advance Manufacturing and Innovation Factory, the Georgia Network for E-Mobility and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, among others.

The new faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous, high-impact, externally funded research program; work closely with other members recently hired to these research clusters and existing faculty; effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists; and effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• The names, titles, and contact information for minimum three professional references.

Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Mehmet Kurum (kurum@uga.edu) in the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2613P
Working Title: Open Rank Faculty - Sensors, Microelectronics and AI Hardware
Department: ENGR-Electrical & Computer
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 12/22/2025
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

Classification Title: Open Rank
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related discipline.