Assistant Professor - Human-Centered Robotics and Assistive Systems 496904 Full-Time Computer Science Department: Computer Science Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston (www.cs.uh.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Human-Centered Robotics and Assistive Systems, as part of the
university's Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) program. Candidates working on theoretical or practical aspects of robotics and human-robot interaction, wearable and rehabilitation robotics, assistive robotics and caregiving, brain-computer interfaces, or related areas of embodied AI are encouraged to apply.The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide strategic initiative to recruit outstanding
early-career scholars in frontier research areas. This position is anchored in the Department of Computer Science (tenure home) and involves cross-college collaboration with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Cullen College of Engineering) and the Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences (Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine). The position carries a competitive salary
and a substantial start-up package.The department is seeking exceptional candidates with the potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record of research, exhibited by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, vigorous research agenda that will secure competitive, external
funding as Principal Investigator (PI). The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related scientific field before September 1, 2027.Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university 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, and committed leadership. The Department of Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000+ students across its BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department has a strong emphasis on research in fundamental and applied computer science including
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