Electrical and Systems Engineering

Open Faculty Positions in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering

Multiple Faculty Positions

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania is growing its faculty thanks to a major $750M investment in science, engineering and medicine. As part of this initiative, the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering is soliciting applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track positions at all levels. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related area. 

The department seeks individuals with exceptional promise for, or proven record of, research achievement, who will take a position of international leadership in defining their field of study and who will excel in undergraduate and graduate education. Leadership in cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest. We are seeking exceptional candidates in all areas of electrical and systems engineering. Additionally, we have a special focus on individuals whose expertise aligns with the School’s Strategic Plan on Engineering Excellence, in the following signature initiatives: 

  1.  Quantum devices and engineering (QUIEST)
  2. Energy and sustainability (Vagelos)
  3. Center for Precision Engineering for Health (CPE4H)
  4. Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS)

Candidates interested in Innovation in Data Science Engineering and Science (IDEAS) are encouraged to also apply to the school-wide search and designate the ESE department as their preferred department.   

We are especially interested in candidates with a diversity of experiences and perspectives. Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career couples, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.

Interested persons should submit an online application and include curriculum vitae, research, teaching, and diversity statements, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications should be submitted at:

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023. 

For technical assistance with your application, contact Interfolio Scholar Services by email at help@interfolio.com or by phone at (877) 997-8807 from 9:00 – 6:00 EST on Monday – Friday.

Penn Engineering IDEAS Initiative - Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning 2024

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania is growing its faculty thanks to a major $750M investment in science, engineering and medicine. As part of this initiative, the Center for Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS) is engaged in an aggressive hiring effort for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning.

IDEAS is seeking candidates with an exceptional promise for, or a proven record of, cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research achievement, who will take a position of international leadership in defining their field of study and who will excel in undergraduate and graduate education. Areas of interest include but are not limited to:

  1. Scientific AI/ML/DS: data-driven approaches that can transform scientific discovery and modeling of new phenomena across engineering and science.
  2. Bio-inspired AI/ML/DS: developing new paradigms for bridging the gap between human and machine learning, bio-inspired computing, and AI in health.
  3. Trustworthy AI/ML/DS: design and engineering of fair, ethical, explainable, robust, safe, and trustworthy autonomous systems.

Leadership in cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest, leveraging Penn’s strengths in cutting-edge scientific and clinical data. Opportunities for interactions across the University include the Warren Center for Networks and Data Science, the Center for AI-Enabled Systems (ASSET), the PRECISE Center for Safe AI, the GRASP Laboratory, the Center for AI and Data Science for Integrated Diagnostics (AI2D), Penn Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI), the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, the Materials Research Science & Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Center for Soft and Living Matter, the Center for Mechanobiology, and Penn Institute for Computational Science (PICS).

We are especially interested in candidates with a diversity of experiences and perspectives. Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career couples, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates in electrical and systems engineering areas related to IDEAS themes may apply to either the ESE or IDEAS position, and will receive full consideration. Candidates who work in interdisciplinary areas are encouraged to apply to the IDEAS position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, or related areas. Primary appointments will be in the academic Department most appropriate for the candidate within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Joint appointments with other departments in other schools will also be considered.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested persons should submit an online application and include curriculum vitae, research, teaching, and diversity statements, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation. In addition, the candidate should indicate their desired department within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/133592

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023. Candidates should be available for in person interviews on February 12-13, 19-20, 26-27.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).