Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Associate, PRODiG+ Fellow - Electrical&Computer Engr.

About University at Albany:

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The University at Albany is a nationally recognized research university with a broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the university at Albany invites applications for a for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor through the SUNY's Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) program. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is designed with two primary goals: (1) increase the number and share of excellent and diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pathway for retention and support of these candidates.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is experiencing significant growth in its undergraduate programs and is expanding its research and educational activities in core areas of computer engineering. The Department seeks to strengthen research and education in computer engineering and computer hardware, engage undergraduate and graduate students in research, and support collaboration across electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and related disciplines.

The PRODiG+ Fellow is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment expected to be two years in duration. The position will carry the title of Postdoctoral Associate or Visiting Professor, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. The Fellow will develop an independent research program in computer engineering, contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and student mentoring, and participate in limited service and professional development. The Fellow will be paired with an experienced tenured faculty mentor and will have access to University resources supporting research, teaching, professional development, and preparation for an academic career. The appointment may lead to potential consideration for a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research
  • Conduct high-quality, innovative research in computer engineering and computer hardware and disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
  • Develop a research portfolio and contribute to research proposal development and other scholarly activities that support future external funding opportunities.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students within the Department and across related disciplines, including research that bridges electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and related areas.
  • Engage and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Teaching
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering. Teaching responsibilities will not exceed 50% of the normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty.
  • Develop or contribute to advanced courses in the Fellow's area of expertise and support the Department's educational mission.
• Service, Mentoring, and Professional Development
  • Participate in departmental research activities, seminars, mentoring activities, and professional development opportunities designed to support preparation for a successful academic career.
  • Provide appropriate, limited service to the Department and University and contribute to an inclusive academic environment that supports the success of students from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Participate in PRODiG+ mentoring and progress-review processes, including the required twice-yearly progress reporting.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair.
• Collaborates with: Assigned tenured faculty mentor; Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty, staff, and students; and faculty and students in related disciplines across the University.
• Supervises the following positions: No formal supervisory responsibilities are specified. The Fellow is expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of computer engineering, computer hardware, or a closely related field sufficient to conduct high-quality independent research.
• Ability to develop a focused, independent research portfolio and communicate scholarly results effectively through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to contribute to research proposal development and externally funded research activities.
• Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and to develop or contribute to advanced course content in areas of expertise.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary academic and research environment.
• Ability to build inclusive and equitable working and mentoring relationships within a diverse academic community and to support student success.
• Ability or potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic and research environment and to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship (Note: if you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this position).
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field prior to the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Scholarly record and clear research potential in computer engineering or a closely related area, including potential to publish high-quality research in leading journals and conferences and to develop an externally funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise in one or more Department priority areas, including computer architecture; VLSI and integrated-circuit design; quantum or neuromorphic computing hardware; memory systems and emerging memory technologies; FPGAs; embedded systems; hardware accelerators for artificial intelligence and machine learning; or related computer systems and hardware areas.
• Record of publication in leading journals and/or peer-reviewed conferences.
• Experience developing research proposals or participating in externally funded research.
• Experience teaching or assisting with undergraduate or graduate courses in computer engineering.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers.
• Interdisciplinary research that complements existing strengths within Electrical and Computer Engineering and related programs at UAlbany, together with strong potential for developing an independent, externally funded research program.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are:
  • Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
  • From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Working Environment:

• Typical research laboratory, office, and instructional environments.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Postdoctoral Associate / Visiting Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience.

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Application Instructions:

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Candidates must submit a response to the following essay prompt, in 750 words or less: "Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."
• Contact information for three references

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Preference will be given to applications received by December 9.