The Nh Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in the broad area of artificial intelligence (AI). We seek outstanding candidates who have expertise in one or more aspects of fundamentals of AI, e. g., novel AI paradigms, models, and computing architectures to support them; data-efficient and high-performance AI techniques and systems; the interpretability and controllability of AI systems; security, privacy and safety for AI; methodologies for evaluation and benchmarking. In addition to expertise in fundamentals of AI, we seek candidates who can contribute to key application domains such as embodied/physical AI (autonomous robotics, drones, self-driving cars); AI-driven cyber-physical systems (including manufacturing, transportation, power grids); AI for acceleration of scientific discovery (materials science, heat transfer, climate science, etc); AI for energy production; and the convergence with quantum information science.
At the time of hire, applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited university. Successful candidates will be innovative leaders that can develop a vigorous externally funded research program, maintain a strong publication record, advise students, and provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applications should include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, up to three key publications, a statement describing commitment to equity and inclusive excellence, and the names and contact information of three to five references. References will not be contacted until later stages of consideration, in consultation with the candidate.
Applications should be submitted electronically at (Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - UCI - Recruit). The screening will begin immediately upon receipt of a completed application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although maximum consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026.
UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top ten public university by U.S. News and World Report and was identified by the New York Times as number one among U.S. universities that do the most for low-income students. UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to serving as role models for our students who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
Information about the department is available at: (Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine | EngineeringPlus)
