Professor and Ira R. Cohen Chair in Computer Science and Cancer Research

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Siebel School of Computing and Data Science - Professor and Ira R. Cohen Chair in

Computer Science and Cancer Research

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenured Full Professor and Ira R. Cohen Chair in Computer Science and Cancer Research, an endowed chair position. All applications of computer science to cancer research, including theoretical approaches and applied, are of interest. The selected recipient will be a member or associate member of cancer.illinois.edu (CCIL).

Successful candidates should have established a significant record of computer science research related to cancer biology and/or treatment, and will have achieved distinction in their research. Candidates are expected to maintain an impactful research program in cancer research, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the school, the university, and the profession.

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate program in computer science is ranked fifth in the nation. Our school has more than 145 faculty covering the full range of both theoretical and applied computer science research, with 27 ACM Fellows, 26 IEEE fellows, and 3 members of the National Academy of Engineering (see the full list of national and international awards). We also lead 3 NSF AI Research Institutes, and participate in many interdisciplinary research collaborations across campus, the nation, and the world.

Faculty and students at Illinois benefit from access to world-class experimental and computational facilities across campus, including: cancer.illinois.edu, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Coordinated Science Laboratory, Materials Research Laboratory, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

A doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field is required at the start date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $170,000 - $250,000 for a 9-month service basis, paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization options.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. Those submitted after the stated deadline may still be considered until the position is filled. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. A start date of August 16, 2026, is anticipated; however, this is negotiable.

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Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include the following materials uploaded as a single PDF file in the Resume/CV section: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, 5) service statement, and 6) names and contact information for three professional references (no letters required at this time). The research, teaching, and service statements offer a chance to share your motivation, approach, experience, leadership, impact, and vision in each area, including how you would support the university’s land-grant mission (boldly.illinois.edu), through campus, community, or professional engagement. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to facultysearch@cs.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.