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FACULTY POSITION IN THE ELMORE FAMILY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
Purdue University has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, consisting of three 
dimensions (Computing, Physical Artificial Intelligence, and Semiconductors) that will connect 
faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the 
forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. As part of this initiative,
the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites 
applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor. Purdue University seeks to 
attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in Physical AI, especially candidates 
tackling challenges in Robotics, Autonomy, and Computer Vision pertinent to Physical AI. Successful 
candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer 
Science or a related discipline by the employment start. Early-career applicants should show 
evidence of initiating independent research, while mid -career applicants should demonstrate a 
sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and 
contributions to education and/or mentoring. The successful candidate will conduct original 
research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform 
service at the School, College, and University levels.
The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest academic unit at 
Purdue University and one of the largest in the nation with more than 120 faculty members (6 NAE 
members, more than 40 Fellows in multiple societies), 2,200 undergraduate students 
(sophomores-seniors) and 1,500 graduate students. ECE is one of the homes of the Institute for 
Control, Optimization and Networks (ICON), the NSF Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NSF 
NCN, nanoHUB), and the SRC/DARPA Center for Brain Inspired Computing Enabling (C-BRIC). ECE faculty 
lead the Birck Nanotechnology Center and various research areas under two NSF Engineering Research 
Centers (ERCs). ECE’s undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are 
ranked 10th and 9th, respectively. Its graduate programs are both ranked 9th, and its online MS in 
ECE is ranked 1st in the nation.

Faculty in ECE collaborate closely with industry, and the talent at Purdue ECE has been a major 
factor in attracting industry to the local area including companies such as Saab Inc., Rolls-Royce, 
and GE Aviation. SK Hynix recently announced plans to build a ~$4 billion facility for advanced 
packaging fabrication and research & development in West Lafayette.

The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the 
largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and renowned for top-notch faculty, 
students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of 
pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World Report’s disciplinary undergraduate program 
rankings, Purdue Engineering has 4 disciplines ranked in the top 4 in the country and 9 in the top 
10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 2nd for online graduate engineering programs, 5th for 
graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked by the USPTO as one of the top five 
university campuses in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued, and 71% of those 
patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is guiding strategic growth in 
new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

To apply, please submit an application to this site 
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-of-Electrical-and-Computer-Engineering-P
hysical-AI/39321-en_US/  including  (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching 
plan, (4) research plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least 4 references. The 
search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding 
applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at 
coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on 11/24/2025 and will continue 
until the position is filled. A background check is required
for employment in this position.

Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance 
and relocation
services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.