Research Assistant Professor - Electrical And Computer Engineering

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, United States
Not specified; 80-90% salary supported by extramur...
Onsite
Ph.d. in computer engineering or electrical engineering
Experience with advanced wireless and network systems
Hands-on experience with cellular network platforms like o-ran
This is a 3-year term research faculty position focused on contributing to the research mission through scholarly impact and an externally funded program in wireless and network systems

Job Summary

  • This is a 3-year term research faculty position focused on contributing to the research mission through scholarly impact and an externally funded program in wireless and network systems.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students while competing for and securing extramural funding to support at least 80% of their salary.
  • Iowa State University offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, onsite childcare, and flexible work policies for its diverse community of over 30,000 students.

Matching Summary

This is a 3-year term research faculty position focused on contributing to the research mission through scholarly impact and an externally funded program in wireless and network systems.

Salary

Not specified; 80-90% salary supported by extramural funding, remainder by department

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with advanced wireless and network systems
  • Hands-on experience with cellular network platforms like O-RAN
  • Programming skills in Python, C, C++, Java

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of edge/cloud computing platforms
  • Experience designing systems prototypes from open-source software
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities
  • Familiarity with Linux systems administration and shell scripting

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. required in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding
  • Capability for long-term leadership in the research field

Work Rights

Not specified

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