University of Houston

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Department : Electrical Engineering Salary : Commensurate with experience Description : The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in magnetism and swarm robotics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to multiple research projects supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and industrial partners. We are seeking an individual prepared to assume leadership roles across several dimensions of these efforts. This is a 12-month appointment, renewable contingent on funding, performance, and programmatic need. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates should have a strong experimental background in robotics, along with a proven record of preparing technical reports, scientific publications, and research grant proposals. Demonstrated experience supervising Ph.D. students and/or postdoctoral researchers, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, is required. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Department’s research activities, collaborate across the College and University, and participate in securing externally funded research grants as part of a dynamic team of faculty and research scientists. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. University, College, and Department: The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university that is located on a park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, a committed leadership. The ECE Department stretches across two campuses, one in Houston (central), and one in Katy, TX. Our central campus is home to 36 tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time research faculty, and 4 instructional faculty, with 3 NAE members, 3 NAI Fellows, 8 IEEE Fellows, 3 AIMBE Fellows, 2 SAE Fellows, 2 FRSC (UK), and Fellows of OSA, APS, AAAS, ECS, and SPIE, among other distinctions. The department is home to multiple NSF Centers, Industry/University Consortia, and NanoFabrication Facility. The university has a well-developed faculty-centered ecosystem for translational research and commercialization of technologies. UH central campus is located on a park-like campus, a few minutes from downtown Houston, with over 39,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students. The Department has 30 tenured and tenure-track faculty, modern research facilities, annual research expenditures exceeding $10 million, and a vibrant graduate program with more than 100 Ph.D. students. The successful candidate will join a collegial group of research-oriented faculty working in a highly collaborative environment. The Cullen College of Engineering is ranked #44 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report list of top public engineering programs across the nation. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the U.S., with a population of over 6.8 million in the greater Houston area. It is the “energy capital of the world” and houses the largest medical center in the world. The greater Houston area offers state-of-the-art recreational facilities, world-class arts and cultural activities, excellent schools, and affordable housing. How to Apply: Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research interests (not exceeding three pages). The application and associated documentation should be submitted to the following site for consideration: https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.