Research AssistantAssociate Professor in AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (ECE)

ABOUT THE ECE DEPARTMENT:The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UTEP () offers two undergraduate and three graduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE.) Master of Science in a Computer Engineering (MSCpE) and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The department has an enrollment of over 800 students with 713 undergraduate and 92 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D. students). The ECE faculty is actively involved in sponsored research with annual expenditures of more than $5.5 million. Research activities are carried out in multiple research laboratories at the Department and at research centers in the College and the include an indoor motion capture arena with a Crazflie drone swarm Quansers robot studio with aerial and ground vehicles and imaging systems open for candidate engagement.

ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO:The University of Texas at El Paso is a Carnegie R1 and Community Engageduniversity at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls more than 25000 students - about 85% of them Hispanic and more than 50% the first generation in their families to attend college. The University employs approximately 4000 facultystaffand students. It has one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any research university in the U.S. underscoring its commitment to offer an exceptional education ata great value. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas where three states across two countries converge along the Rio Grande UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. At UTEPstudents have access to 171 bachelors masters and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools.

UTEP advancesdiscoveryof public value and positivelyimpactsthe health cultureeducationand economy of the community it serves. With more than $145 million in total annual research expenditures UTEP ranks fifth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities and is one of the major economic engines in the region adding more than$1.4 billionto the local economy annually.

El Paso is a highly livable bicultural community of more than680000 peoplethat offers affordable homes and attractive neighborhoods. It has been repeatedly named among the safest large U.S. cities. El Paso experiences almost300 daysof sunshine annually and residents enjoy outdoor activities year-round. El Pasos active arts and culture community features the states longest-running symphony orchestra a nationally recognized chamber music festival art galleries museums and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with an award-winning dinner theater music and dance productions contemporary and student art galleries and a natural history museum.

For sports fans the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues. El Pasos professional sports teams include the El Paso Chihuahuas a Triple-A Baseball team affiliated with the San Diego Padres El Paso Locomotive FC a professional soccer team in the USL Championship and El Paso Rhinos a professional ice-hockey team that plays in the North American Hockey League.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invitesapplications for non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Research Assistant/Associate Professor to begin immediately.

This is a collaborative initiative between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Departments. A complementary faculty search is being conducted by the Computer Science Department. The Departments are primarily interested in candidates who will contribute to the growth of research and academic programs in the emerging area of HW/SW design for AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS) including IoT devices robotics and drones. We are interested in candidates who can work on interdisciplinary teams complement currentexpertise and contribute to the Cyber Physical Systems and the Smart Systems interdisciplinary research focus areas at the UTEP College of Engineering through fundamental disciplinary and/or application-specific research. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidates work and potential to contribute to AIRCIS.

Candidates will be expected to develop vigorous externally funded research programs in their technical application materials should clearlydemonstratethe potential of the candidate to succeed in meeting these expectations.

Two positions are available one to be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and one to be affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineers. Interested candidates should apply to each search individually to be considered for a position in that department. Thispostingis for a position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the department that is a better fit for theirexpertise.

A Ph.D. in electrical/computer engineering or a related field. Demonstrated scholarly achievements asevidencedbya track recordof publications in areas relevant to AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS). Potential forestablishingan extramurally funded research program. Excellent communication skills arerequired.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience beyond degree completion or postdoctoral work anda commensuraterecord of successful industrial/academic activities including funded research and scholarly publications isrequiredfor applicants at the research associate professor level.

Rank and salary arecommensuratewith qualifications and decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access excellence and impact mission The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open diverse and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents respects the differences and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability genetic information veteran status or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employees or prospective employees right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator who can be reached by phone at by email at or by mail at 500 W. University Ave. El Paso TX Kelly Hall Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at .

To the extent that this position involves research work or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48 being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Applicants must submit the following: 1) a letter of interest describing their interest in the position and their fit to the position requirements; 2) detailed curriculum vita; 3) name and complete contact information of at least three references; 4) research statement (up to 3 pages); 5) unofficial transcripts; and 6) copies of their two most representative publications. Pleasestatein your cover letter which rank you wish to be considered for.

The research statement should highlight the candidates research accomplishments relevant to AIRCIS as well as outline the research vision they plan to execute upon joining UTEP.

Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled. For information/inquiriesregardingthe position please email.