Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Research

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

Specific Experience:

• Demonstrated research accomplishments through peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of the ability and potential to conduct high-quality independent and collaborative research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

Specific Experience:

• Postdoctoral or industrial research experience.
• Experience participating in federally sponsored research.
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate researchers.
• Experience contributing to research proposal development.

40% Sponsored Research: Conduct innovative research in data-driven modeling, communications, networking, machine learning, distributed optimization, and intelligent autonomous systems for distributed maritime operations involving both surface and underwater autonomous vehicles. Design and develop mathematical models, algorithms, engineering simulations, software tools, experiments, and testing methodologies for distributed multi-agent systems, resilient communications, intelligent sensing, autonomous decision-making, and cooperative autonomous operations. Manage, oversee, and design engineering simulations, experiments, and tests, and collect and analyze data while ensuring data integrity, control, and research reproducibility. Maintain currency with relevant state-of-the-art technologies, equipment, systems, communications and networking methods, and machine learning techniques. Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Lead substantial research tasks or projects and coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams.

35% Supervise Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers: Provide research supervision and technical mentoring to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, research associates, and other research personnel. Guide research planning, technical development, experimental and simulation activities, publication preparation, sponsor deliverables, and professional development while fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment. Supervise graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research personnel, and mentor junior researchers in scholarly publication and professional development.

25% Research Program Development and External Funding: Identify funding opportunities and participate in developing competitive research proposals for federal agencies, industry, and other sponsors. Initiate and develop contacts and collaborations with grant and contract agencies, faculty members, industry partners, and other academic institutions to support the growth of externally funded research programs. Contribute to proposal preparation, technical planning, budgeting, project reporting, sponsor communications, and the preparation of technical reports and other research-related documentation. Develop and lead proposal sections or complete proposals and serve, as appropriate, as Principal Investigator, Co-Principle Investigator, or key personnel on externally funded projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline with 5 years of post Ph.D. research experience.

Specific Experience:

• Strong and sustained record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating research excellence.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining or making significant contributions to externally funded research.
• Experience supervising graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or research personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline with 5 years of post Ph.D. research experience.

Specific Experience:

• Experience serving as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or key personnel on externally funded research.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research projects.
• Established national reputation in one or more relevant research areas.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, personnel, and sponsor deliverables.

40% Sponsored Research: Conduct innovative research in data-driven modeling, communications, networking, machine learning, distributed optimization, and intelligent autonomous systems for distributed maritime operations involving both surface and underwater autonomous vehicles. Design and develop mathematical models, algorithms, engineering simulations, software tools, experiments, and testing methodologies for distributed multi-agent systems, resilient communications, intelligent sensing, autonomous decision-making, and cooperative autonomous operations. Manage, oversee, and design engineering simulations, experiments, and tests, and collect and analyze data while ensuring data integrity, control, and research reproducibility. Maintain currency with relevant state-of-the-art technologies, equipment, systems, communications and networking methods, and machine learning techniques. Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Provide senior scientific and technical leadership for major sponsored research activities and coordinate research across multiple investigators, disciplines, and partner organizations.

35% Supervise Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers: Provide research supervision and technical mentoring to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, research associates, and other research personnel. Guide research planning, technical development, experimental and simulation activities, publication preparation, sponsor deliverables, and professional development while fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, research faculty, research associates, and technical staff.

25% Research Program Development and External Funding: Identify funding opportunities and participate in developing competitive research proposals for federal agencies, industry, and other sponsors. Initiate and develop contacts and collaborations with grant and contract agencies, faculty members, industry partners, and other academic institutions to support the growth of externally funded research programs. Contribute to proposal preparation, technical planning, budgeting, project reporting, sponsor communications, and the preparation of technical reports and other research-related documentation. Lead the development of major multidisciplinary proposals, cultivate sponsor and industry relationships, and provide management leadership for research portfolios, budgets, schedules, deliverables, personnel, and sponsor reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline with 10 years of post Ph.D. research experience.

Specific Experience:

• Internationally recognized record of scholarly achievement and high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Sustained record of externally funded research as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or equivalent research leader.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary research programs and managing sponsored research projects.
• Proven record of mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research personnel.
• Demonstrated record of project management and proposal development.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline with 10 years of post Ph.D. research experience.

Specific Experience:

• Experience leading large multidisciplinary research initiatives involving universities, industry, and government agencies.
• Experience developing long-term research partnerships and strategic sponsored research programs.
• Professional leadership through editorial service, conference organization, or leadership roles in professional societies.
• Record of technology transition, patents, software dissemination, or other research impact.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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