Associate Professor or Professor, Department of Computer Science

Coral Gables, FL         ·           Full time

Transforming Lives

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The Neuro-Endovascular Research Division within the Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, is seeking to hire a Post-doctoral Associate Research Fellow. The lab’s primary research focus is to develop therapies, including but not limited to stem cell therapy, for Neuro-Endovascular diseases like stroke and dementia. The Post-doctoral Research Fellow will work on independent projects that align with the goals of the laboratory, under the guidance of PI/Research Faculty. This is a full-time position which will involve working in close collaboration with the PI/Research Faculty for projects that focus on developing therapies for stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. The post-doctoral fellow will be trained in a holistic manner by the faculty, to succeed as an independent scientist as well as help train the fellow to define and achieve his/her career goals.

The Department of Computer Science (https://www.cs.miami.edu) invites applications for tenure-track or tenure eligible faculty positions at levels of Associate Professor and Professor. Candidates must possess or expect to receive a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the beginning of the appointment, August 15, 2023. In addition, successful candidates must conduct research in Data Science, including areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Real-time Analytics, Streaming Analytics, Cyber-analytics, and Edge Computing, and are expected to develop/maintain an internationally recognized research program. Exceptional candidates in related areas will be considered. The selected candidate will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty in these positions will be housed primarily in the Department of Computer Science and will have responsibilities in the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). IDSC (https://www.idsc.miami.edu) is a newly created university research organization and rapidly growing its capacity. IDSC focuses on defining new knowledge areas and disciplines that can take advantage of data and computation, enhancing the use of data and computational methods in existing disciplines at the University of Miami, and helping to educate the public at large about intelligent and responsible use of data by developing programs at all educational levels. Recent collaborative efforts between the institute and the Department of Computer Science include an NSF IUCRC Center for Accelerated Real-time Analytics (https://carta.miami.edu) and the Master of Science in Data Science program (https://msdatascience.miami.edu).

Applications should be submitted via the UM Careers website at https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty and shall include:

A cover letter, including the names and contact information for at least three references. Curriculum vitae. Research plan. Teaching philosophy, including, if applicable, the results of all teaching evaluations from the last two years. A statement that explains your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A single PDF concatenating up to three representative papers.

Please compile the above-mentioned application documents in a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section of the online application.  Review of applications will begin on the 4th of November 2022 and continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries may be directed to search@cs.miami.edu.

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Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Faculty

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