Research Assistant Professor
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Info

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Working Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Department:

School of Computing-9301

Requisition Number:

F_240142

Posting Open Date:

09/23/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

10/28/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The School of Computing and the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), is seeking applicants for a non-tenure leading Research Assistant Professor position. The successful applicant will work in a team environment whose mission is to develop robotic systems to interact closely with the natural and built environment while working with end users of these systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-impact, nationally recognized research program in a self-identified area of applied robotics research or another closely related area. They will be expected to effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, fee revenue, etc.) for research; work with interdisciplinary teams; mentor students; publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed conferences and journals; and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. The successful candidate will have strong electrical, computing, and/or mechanical engineering skills and be interested in developing a collaborative program of applied research in robotics. For example, this may include sensor development, applied robotic perception, algorithm development, or other areas of interest. We are seeking candidates with a completed doctorate at the time the appointment begins, to begin immediately and no later than January 2025.Apportionment of duties is anticipated to be 90% research and 10% service.
Responsibilities

1. Developing and executing leading-edge grant-funded research concerned with robotic interactions with the natural or built environment.
2. Providing electrical, computational, or mechanical expertise for interdisciplinary grant writing teams.
3. Collaborating with researchers on research design, data management, and data analytic procedures.
4. Providing instructional/educational experiences to faculty research affiliates and graduate students.
5. Mentoring staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with the NIMBUS Lab.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline at the time the appointment begins. Relevant disciplines include computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated evidence of expertise in applied robotics development.
• Demonstrated evidence of expertise in robotics-related research methods (e.g., design, development, or testing of algorithms, electrical, and/or mechanical systems).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Strong self-motivation and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and balance the demands of multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and evidence of the potential to secure external grants independently or collaboratively.
• Publication record in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals in a relevant discipline.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Single page cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement.
4. Statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/).
5. A list of at least three professional references including contact information.

Note: please combine the statements (items 3 and 4) into a single document not to exceed five pages total. Attach as "Other Document."For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Dr. Brittany Duncan
bduncan@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

12 Month (Faculty Only)

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

Yes

Planned Hire Date:

11/15/24

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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