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Multiple Tenure-Track Positions in Computer Science & Engineering

Applications are invited for multiple tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professor levels across all areas of Computer Science and Engineering. The department aims to continue its rapid growth across areas.

We are particularly looking to fill multiple positions in:

• Data Science: All areas of machine learning, Al, and data science will be considered, including theory, NLP, computer vision, robotics, optimization, fairness, and applications to scientific data.
• Computer Systems and Architecture: Candidates working at all layers of the system stack will be considered. We offer unique collaboration opportunities with faculty spanning both computer science and computer engineering in one unified department.
• Theoretical Computer Science: All areas will be considered, including quantum computing, cryptography, algorithms and complexity.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of the position. All applicants should be committed to excellence in both research and teaching. Those considered for the Associate and Full Professor level must demonstrate an established record in research. Our department, and the University as a whole, provides unusually rich collaboration opportunities due to a large, diverse range of colleges and departments, numerous venues for inter-departmental colloquia and the like, and excellent internal support for successful grantsmanship. We expect our hires to establish a strong research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, and dual career couples. Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vita listing all publications, research and teaching statements, and the names and email addresses of four references. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by January 31, 2021 or until the position is filled. E-mail your questions regarding the application process to recruiting@cse.psu.edu.

Penn State is a premier public research, land grant university. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is part of the School of EECS in the College of Engineering. We are looking for candidates who will add to the department’s diverse culture and research strengths. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The University is located in State College, which is ranked one of the best college towns in the U.S. The area offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities, and outstanding University events, from collegiate sports to fine arts productions. The public school system is excellent, with a nationally ranked high school by U.S. News and World Report.