Assistant/Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah seeks outstanding candidates who have the potential to become world-class leaders in Semiconductor Devices and Intelligent Systems, with particular emphasis on space and radiation-hardened electronics, to fill multiple tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The department has an established research record across the semiconductor stack, from devices and materials through, fabrication, packaging, circuits, and intelligent systems, and is making a strategic investment to establish the University of Utah as a National leader in electronics and microsystems for space and radiation environments. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to this vision by developing internationally recognized research programs, collaborating across complementary areas, and leveraging the University’s unique research infrastructure and emerging secure research capabilities. We are recruiting in three tracks:

Track A: Space/Radiation-Hardened Electronics and Sensors

• Radiation-hardened, resilient, and fault-tolerant electronics and sensors for extreme environments (temperature, radiation, vibration) in space, defense, and nuclear applications

• Novel semiconductor devices for radiation-tolerant and extreme-environment operation

• Electromagnetic, RF, microwave, mm-wave, and THz devices and components for space and defense systems

• Radiation-hardened antennas, radars, metamaterials, and on-chip/in-package

Track B: Advanced Packaging and Integration Technologies

• Heterogeneous integration, including 2.5D/3D integration, chiplets, and wafer-level packaging

• Electronics packaging for extreme/space environments (temperature, radiation, vibration)

• Thermal, mechanical, and electrical co-design of packages and interconnects

• Reliability physics, failure analysis, and testing of packaged systems

Track C: Circuit and Intelligent System Design

• Analog, mixed-signal, RF, and power-management integrated circuits for intelligent systems

• Digital VLSI circuits and architectures, including hardware accelerators for AI and HPC

• System design for extreme/space environments (temperature, radiation, vibration)

• Edge-AI, neuromorphic, and memory-centric (in/near-memory) computing circuits and architectures

• Design automation, verification, and design-for-test, including AI-assisted design methods

• Hardware security and trustworthy microelectronics

Track D: Quantum Electronics and Computing

· Cryogenic electronics, quantum control and readout electronics, RF and microwave circuits, quantum devices and integrated circuits, quantum sensing, quantum information processing, quantum computing hardware and architectures, semiconductor technologies for quantum systems, and related areas.

Exceptional candidates with expertise in related areas, as well as outstanding candidates in any area of semiconductor devices and intelligent systems, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high-impact research as evidenced by scholarly publications, and must exhibit strong potential (assistant rank) or an established record (associate rank) of extramural funding and teaching effectiveness. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. with research experience in these or closely aligned fields. Candidates with interdisciplinary defense, space, or energy-related applications, or with industrial experience, are especially encouraged to apply. Evidence should be provided of accomplishments and experiences that have prepared the applicant to engage with students and colleagues in research, teaching, and service. Candidates are expected to establish an independent extramurally supported research program, conduct collaborative research, be engaged in service activities, and teach electrical and computer engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential for, or evidence of, leading a high-impact, world-class funded research program training Ph.D. students over decades. All candidates must have strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, effective classroom teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service within the University and within professional communities.

Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which track(s) they are applying to. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the positions are filled, preferably in Spring 2027. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in ECE or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.

The Department has been growing steadily over the past two decades, has a strong focus on world-class research, and currently has more than 40 faculty members and more than 115 doctoral students enrolled. Current ECE faculty members have founded or co-founded several successful companies, and the University has been consistently ranked as one of the top schools for startup creation. The Department also has strong collaborations with industry, national laboratories, and the University’s research cleanroom and shared fabrication facilities. The Salt Lake City metropolitan area, home to approximately 1.2 million residents, offers a vibrant and diverse community with convenient access to an international airport. Salt Lake City and the state of Utah more broadly offer an outstanding quality of life, a comparatively affordable cost of living, and unparalleled access to world-class outdoor recreation and natural beauty. We invite you to join our growing and dynamic ECE community!

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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