The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for Assistant (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor (Tenured) Position. Areas include, but are not limited to, theoretical foundations and algorithms dealing with various aspects of big data broadly interpreted to include networked communication systems, distributed computing, high dimensional statistics, signal processing, scaling laws, data mining, and machine learning for high-performance and scalable computing and communication; applications include, but are not limited to, Internet-of-Things, manufacturing, smart cities and other domains.

Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree, at the time of hire, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited university. Successful candidates will be innovative leaders that can develop a vigorous externally funded research program, maintain a strong publication record, advise students, and provide outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applications should include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, list of publications, up to three key publications, a statement describing commitment to diversity, and the names and contact information of at least three to five references. References will not be contacted until later stages of consideration, in consultation with the candidate.

Applications should be submitted electronically. Instructions may be found at  https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF04982  . Screening will begin immediately upon receipt of a completed application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although maximum consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2019.

The University of California, Irvine is part of the premier public university system in the world. UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top ten public university by U.S. News and World Report, and was identified by the New York Times as No. 1 among U.S. universities that do the most for low-income students. UCI is located in Orange County, 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. Irvine is one of the safest communities in the U.S. and offers a very pleasant year-round climate, numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, and one of the highest-ranked public-school systems in the nation.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Information about the department available at:  http://engineering.uci.edu/dept/eecs