PhD Position in Electrical Engineering

Rutgers The State University

Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
Position Type: Full-Time, Academic-Year, Tenure-Track
Salary: Starting at $100,000 (final offer based on experience, qualifications, and other factors)
Posting Number: 25FA1176
Campus: Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
Posting Open Date: 11/22/2025

Position Overview

The Rutgers School of Engineering at New Brunswick invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), with anticipated start in Fall 2026. Multiple openings exist across the department, for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks.

Candidates are sought in the following research areas:

1. RF/Antenna Systems and Wireless Sensors
2. Security, with emphasis on information security and AI/machine learning security
3. AI for Domain Applications, including next-generation networking, healthcare, and embodied AI
4. Quantum Communication and Sensing

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in electrical and computer engineering
• Develop an independent research program and secure external funding
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and large-scale research projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
• Strong record of research productivity and scholarly publications
• Ability to conduct independent research

Senior candidates: Proven track record of impactful publications and external funding is expected

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
• Retirement benefits including defined contribution plans
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

Application review begins: 01/01/2026
Application link: Rutgers Job Posting

About the ECE Department

ECE at Rutgers has world-class research programs in:

• Wireless networking, information theory, signal processing, machine learning
• High-performance computing, computer vision, socially cognizant robotics
• Cyber-physical systems, nano/bioelectronics, cybersecurity, and privacy

Faculty honors include: IEEE Fellows, AAAS Fellows, NAI Fellows, ACM Fellows, NSF Career Awards, DARPA, ONR, and ARO Young Investigator Awards.

Research facilities and collaborations:

• Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB)
• Micro-Nanofabrication and Characterization Facility
• Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT)
• Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory
• Collaboration with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

About Rutgers School of Engineering

• Seven academic departments, 10 engineering majors
• Over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students
• 200 faculty members
• Ranked among the nation’s leading engineering programs
• Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration

More information: soe.rutgers.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected categories. Qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.