Faculty Openings

School of Engineering & Applied Science - 2024-2025 Faculty Searches

Many departments in the School of Engineering & Applied Science will be conducting searches for faculty positions in many of our departments during the 2024-2025 academic year.  Positions will be posted on a rolling basis, please check regularly for new positions.  

Applied and Computational Mathmatics - COMING SOON

Applied Physics - Assistant Professor, Quantum Information Experiment

The Department of Applied Physics in the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Yale University and the Yale Quantum Institute invite applications for a faculty appointment in the area of experimental quantum information science and technology. Applications will be considered at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2025. Quantum science and engineering is one of five top priority areas identified in the University's Science Strategy Report and we have a vibrant and expanding community both in the Yale Quantum Institute and described more broadly at Quantum at Yale. Yale is engaged in a campus-wide investment in quantum science, engineering, and materials. Along with multiple appointments in these areas, the University has committed to, and has begun construction of, a new Physical Science and Engineering Building which will provide state-of-the-art facilities in quantum science, including quantum information science and quantum computing. The successful candidate is expected to initiate a vibrant research group, be an interactive member of the Applied Physics Department, and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Applied Physics, Physics, or a related discipline, at the time of the hire. Please address questions to the search committee at APhyQISExptSearch@yale.edu.

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/155113

Chemical and Environmental Engineering - Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful applicant will be expected to teach chemical engineering courses and develop an internationally recognized research program. The search is focused on computational areas within chemical engineering, with particular preference given to candidates utilizing computational and big data methodologies to address challenges in energy, the environment, and materials. These areas complement the traditional strengths of chemical engineering, and align with Yale’s current strategic initiatives in science and engineering. Candidates who can establish strong collaborative efforts, both within the department and across the university, are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent degree, in chemical engineering or a related discipline, at the time of hire. Any inquiries should be directed to the department chair, Prof. Jordan Peccia, at Jordan.peccia@yale.edu.

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/153367

Computer Science - Assistant Professor, Databases/Data Management

The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Database Systems or Data Management to start July 1, 2025. Applicants are expected to excel in research and to teach within the CPSC curriculum. Yale provides many opportunities for research collaborations both inside and outside the Computer Science Department. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged within SEAS in addition to FAS and/or the professional schools. Yale faculty regularly have the opportunity to teach excellent students, both graduate and undergraduate. The department's home page can be found at http://cpsc.yale.edu/.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire in Computer Science or a related discipline. Contact Chair's Assistant, Alicia Vignola (alicia.vignola@yale.edu) with any questions regarding the application. 

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/153360

Computer Science - Associate/Full Professor, Artificial Intelligence/Natural Language Processing

After recent phenomenal growth within the Yale Computer Science Department as part of the Yale Science Strategy and Yale’s landmark investments in engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Computer Science to start July 1, 2025. We seek candidates working in Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a particular focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) or developments adjacent or complementary to LLMs. Yale has recently unveiled a substantial initiative to bolster its leadership in AI, allocating significant funding to enhance Generative AI computing infrastructure, provide access to secure generative AI tools, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. This strategic investment will solidify Yale's position at the forefront of AI research and innovation. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic research program and play a pivotal role in shaping Yale's AI initiative, guiding research and teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Computer Science, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within AI subfields and beyond.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire with an extensive and impactful publication record in top-tier NLP/ML/AI or related venues, a demonstrated track record of leadership, and making substantial contributions to the field. For further information or inquiries about this position, please contact Chair's Assistant, Alicia Vignola (alicia.vignola@yale.edu).

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/154033

Electrical and Computer Engineering - Associate/Full Professor, Control Systems

Prompted by Yale University’s recently announced plans for growth in engineering, including a historic series of infrastructure investments to transform the face and trajectory of its School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is announcing a faculty position at the tenured associate or full professor level in the field of control and autonomous systems. We are looking for outstanding candidates in any area of control systems including, but not limited to control of robots and autonomous machines, multi-agent systems, systems and synthetic biology, system modeling, smart grids, smart cities, quantum control, learning and adaptive systems, control over networks, and distributed parameter systems. A successful candidate is expected to be actively engaged in research in control and autonomous systems, as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment is anticipated to start July 1, 2025. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related disciplines and must be qualified to teach basic courses in electrical engineering. For questions regarding this position, please email Chair’s Assistant, Sarah Allegrini (sarah.allegrini@yale.edu).

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/150903

Electrical and Computer Engineering - Open Rank, Semiconductor Electronic Devices

Prompted by Yale University’s recently announced plans for growth in engineering, including a historic series of infrastructure investments to transform the face and trajectory of its School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is announcing an open rank faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor level in the field of semiconductor electronic devices. We are looking for outstanding candidates in any area of electronic devices, including logic, memory, and unconventional devices, emerging devices based on novel materials, and microsystems technologies. A successful candidate is expected to be actively engaged in research in semiconductor electronic devices, as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment is anticipated to start July 1, 2025.Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related disciplines and must be qualified to teach basic courses in electrical engineering. For questions regarding this position, please email Chair’s Assistant, Sarah Allegrini (sarah.allegrini@yale.edu).

To apply:  apply.interfolio.com/151645

Materials Science - COMING SOON

Mechanical Engineering - Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Design

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