at University of Rochester
Full TimeThe University of Rochester’s Department of Computer Science seeks to hire an outstanding early-career candidate in the area of Artificial Intelligence. Appointment will be at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Specifically, we are looking to hire someone with expertise in any of the following areas: 1) Learning Theory, especially related to deep learning, 2) Machine Learning Systems (ML Ops, memory efficient training techniques, distributed model training methods with GPUs/accelerators, etc.), or 3) deep reinforcement learning. We are especially interested in applications of these areas to large language models. Exceptional candidates at the associate or full professor level, or in other AI research areas such as foundational research in natural language processing (NLP), are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must have (or be about to receive) a doctorate in computer science or a related discipline.
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Rochester (https://www.cs.rochester.edu/) has a distinguished history of research in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, systems, and theory. We nurture a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary culture, with exceptionally strong external funding and active ties to numerous allied departments, including brain and cognitive science, electrical and computer engineering, linguistics, optics, biomedical engineering, the laboratory for laser energetics, the Goergen Institute for Data Science, the school of education, and several departments in the medical center. Recent faculty hires have received a host of national honors, including NSF CAREER awards, the MIT TR35 award, honorable mentions in ACM dissertation competitions, multiple Google research awards, and best paper designations at top-tier conferences.
Located in Western New York State, The University of Rochester is a private, Tier I research institution and a member of the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, a concerted effort to facilitate dual-career faculty hires, both within and across institutions. The greater Rochester area is a diverse, energetic, and family-friendly community located on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Finger Lakes region with a metropolitan population of 1 million. Rochester also boasts a thriving arts and music culture, substantial employment opportunities in various sectors, affordable housing, a rich history of social justice, and easy access to urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods.
The University of Rochester is deeply committed to building a more diverse and representative faculty, and strongly encourages applications from groups underrepresented in computer science and higher education. We have a vibrant Women in Computing / Minorities in Computing community, and were a charter member of the AnitaB.org BRAID Initiative, which leveraged funding from major industrial sponsors to foster diversity and inclusivity in the undergraduate program and to rigorously evaluate factors that contribute to change. We are actively working to improve the environment for all underrepresented groups.
Salary: $125,000–130,000 (9-month salary)
The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
The University of Rochester community is committed to Meliora – becoming ever better. Through our Vision & Values statement (https://www.rochester.edu/aboutus/values/) we affirm our commitment to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled
Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, and should have considerable research experience. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) a statement of research, 4) a teaching statement, 5) a statement discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), 6) up to three key publications (as three separate attachments), and 7) three letters of recommendation.
Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Christopher Kanan (ckanan@cs.rochester.edu) or Jiebo Luo (jluo@cs.rochester.edu), co-chairs of the search committee, or Chen Ding (chen.ding@rochester.edu), chair of the Department of Computer Science. Applications must be received by January 1, 2025, to be guaranteed full consideration; submissions beyond this date risk being overlooked due to limited interview slots.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
