University of California, San Diego, Halicioglu Data Science Institute

The University of California, San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI). We seek outstanding candidates from across all areas of Data Sciences, as represented within HDSI's research scope, to fill multiple open positions. Among areas of particular interest are:

1) Artificial Intelligence Foundations: includes theory and methods for strengthening AI; Natural Language Processing; Learning Representations and Statistical Learning Theory; Explainable AI; games and economic theories in AI.

2) Database Systems: includes Data Security

3) Intelligent Systems and Applications: includes methods, tools and systems for building AI-driven applications; human-cyber-physical systems such as advances in optimal control Machine Learning enabled cybersecurity; secure systems.

All candidates are expected to establish a vigorous program of high-quality, federally-funded research that focuses on innovations in one of the targeted search areas. This position involves teaching university students. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in support of the Data Science major/minor degree programs offered by the Institute.

Department: https://datascience.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD or equivalent degree, or Advancement to Candidacy, in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.

Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability of scholarly impact and research productivity.

Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.

Preferred qualifications

Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, excellence in teaching and service, and a commitment to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the university.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03848

Help contact: d1dutson@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Job location
San Diego

To apply, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03848