The College of Engineering and Computer Science of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in collaboration with the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) is pleased to announce openings for faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. These positions are centered on computational neuroscience, neural data science, and brain-inspired computation, encompassing a wide range of specialties such as algorithmic approaches, hardware innovations, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and the software foundations of neuromorphic computing. Candidates will engage with data from model systems to explore the physiology of brain circuits. Successful candidates will play a critical role in advancing our research and educational goals, making significant contributions to our neuroscience research community at the Jupiter Campus. They will also collaborate with the research communities of other FAU campuses. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront on integrating engineering and computational sciences with neuroscience research.
The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science is recognized for its extensive research in the broad areas of Biomedical Engineering, including neuroengineering and prosthetics, optics and biophotonics applications in neuroscience, tissue engineering, computational modeling and biomechanics, and biomedical devices for disease detection and monitoring. Our expertise extends to micro and nano biotechnology and biosensing, evolutionary genomics, and the development of wearable devices and sensing technologies for cognitive disorders. Research areas of distinction also include connected autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cryptography, data science and big data analytics, transportation and environmental engineering, intelligent energy technologies, multidomain autonomy and communications, and the development of bioinspired devices for coastal resilience.
The FAU Jupiter Campus serves as a hub for premier academic and research institutions, including the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, the Wilkes Honors College, several neuroscience and life science research laboratories from the College of Science. It also houses the Jupiter Branch of the FAU High School. Collaborating with esteemed partners such as the FAU Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH), the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and UF- Scripps Institute, this campus creates a vibrant STEM ecosystem. This unique environment is dedicated to advancing brain science and health-focused research, supporting interdisciplinary growth especially in areas that integrate functional neuroscience with computational modeling.
In addition to hosting the FAU High Performance Computing Cluster – which is directly linked to SNBI, MPFI, I-HEALTH, I-SENSE, and the College of Engineering – the campus boasts comprehensive facilities and a dynamic biomedical community. It is also site of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Synapses and Circuits. This doctoral program, the only one of its kind in the United States, is jointly administered by the College of Science and the MPFI, promoting groundbreaking research in neural connections and brain function.
At the rank of Associate Professor, the successful candidate will not only sustain a robust research and teaching portfolio, both independently and in collaboration, but will also assume a leadership role within the Computational Neuroscience Program at the SNBI. In this key role, the appointee will be responsible for setting strategic directions and fostering a culture of innovation. Central to this position is the integration of our engineering and computer science programs with our graduate neuroscience offerings, creating impactful educational and research collaborations. This will be achieved in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the UF-Scripps Institute. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a significant record of research funding and scholarly contributions, substantial experience in mentoring students and junior faculty, a commitment to high-quality teaching across diverse courses, and active participation in interdisciplinary initiatives.
At the Assistant Professor rank, candidates are expected to exhibit a track record of advanced scholarly research in computational neuroscience. They should be prepared to initiate and develop a robust, independent research program that will attract competitive external funding. Additionally, candidates are required to contribute to the excellence of our educational programs. Responsibilities include mentorship of students and active participation in service roles within the university, college and associated Institutes.
Appointed candidates at both the Assistant and Associate ranks will be recognized as Fellows within FAU’s multidisciplinar
Location: Jupiter, FL
Posted: Oct. 8, 2024, 7:40 p.m.
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