University of California, Santa Cruz

Electrical and Computer Engineering: Assistant Professor in Intelligent Robotics (Open until filled. Apply by 3/20/2020) Recruitment Period Open date: January 17th, 2020 Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering https://www.soe.ucsc.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Intelligent Robotics. We seek outstanding applicants that work at the intersection of robotics, control, and cyber-physical systems. Of interest are individuals working on applied research in sensing/perception and on closing the control loop using advanced techniques [e.g., machine learning (ML); data-driven control; intelligent control (AI)] to enable the applications of robotics and autonomous systems in complex and uncertain environments. These environments include, but are not limited to, autonomous robots for AgTech, self-driving cars and trucks in densely populated areas, ocean and space exploration, unmanned flying vehicles in crowded and unstructured spaces, surgical operating rooms, rescue missions, and infrastructure protection after natural disasters. We expect this hire to spark close collaborations between control hardware, ML, AI, Networking, Robotics, and Cyber Physical Systems researchers in the Baskin School of Engineering and beyond including, but not limited, to cross campus collaborations with the school of Physical and Biological Sciences and the School of Social Sciences. This hire will be housed in the newly renovated Westside Research Park Campus that includes a 5,000 Sq. ft. flying arena with motion caption technology for autonomous vehicles and associated maker space. Candidates should be able to teach core ECE and Robotics courses, robotics courses for non-engineering majors, and be passionate about innovation in hands-on, project-based, and laboratory-based educational activities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program, advise and support graduate students in their research area, develop and teach courses within the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, perform university, public, and professional service, and cherish working with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department strives to support a creative and forward-looking research program with faculties collaborating in many areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering and beyond. The department houses BS (ABET accredited), MS, and Ph.D. degree programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as a BS degree program in Robotics Engineering. Our faculty includes seven IEEE fellows, two AAAS fellows, two OSA fellows, one ACM fellow, and one ¬¬fellow of the Academy of Inventors. UCSC is home to many centers and research institutes including the UCSC Genomics Institute ( https://hausslergenomics.ucsc.edu ), the W.M. Keck Center for Nanoscale Optofluidics ( http://cfno.soe.ucsc.edu ), the Center for Molecular Biology of RNA ( http://rna.ucsc.edu/rnacenter/ ), and the Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center ( https://cps.soe.ucsc.edu/ ). UCSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who share these values. UCSC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-in-family students. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women and people of color, and describe their experience and future plans to promote equity and inclusion in teaching, mentoring, and research. The UC Santa Cruz campus is located approximately 75 miles from San Francisco and 35 miles from the heart of Silicon Valley. Campus comprises two thousand acres of forested hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay with one of the most visually spectacular settings in higher education. In 2016-17, the Times Higher Education ranked UC Santa Cruz 4th in research influence and US News 2nd for research mobility in 2019. The UCSC Silicon Valley Campus is located in the heart of Silicon Valley near San Jose, the worldwide epicenter for industry and innovation in games and information technology. The location affords extensive consulting opportunities and avenues for collaborative research with industry. Opened in 2016, the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus features contemporary interior design with multiple classrooms, computer labs, and project rooms, along with an event center and television studio. ACADEMIC TITLE Assistant Professor [tenure track] SALARY Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS A Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant field, expected to be completed by June 30, 2020; demonstrated record of research and teaching. POSITION AVAILABLE July 1, 2020 (with academic year beginning September 2020). All Ph.D. requirements must be completed by June 30, 2021 for employment beyond that date. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system; all documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs. APPLY AT https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00799 Please refer to Position # JPF00799-20 in all correspondence. Reference Requirement Applications must include three confidential letters of recommendation*. Please note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm . RECRUITMENT PERIOD Full consideration will be given to applications completed by March 20, 2020. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-3676. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify ). More information is available at the APO website (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/104.000%20.html ) or call (831) 459-4300. UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300. Visit the Apo Web Site at http://apo.ucsc.edu Job location Santa Cruz, CA Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. See guidelines at https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html Publication (1 of 3 required) Publication (2 of 3 required) Publication (3 of 3 required) Publication (Optional) Statement of research plans Statement of teaching interests and experience Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e22d7f51524ea94eba0ad2b690b95d43

GENOMICS INSTITUTE: Project Scientist Genome Assemblies (Open until filled. Apply by 10/30/19) Recruitment Period Open date: September 30th, 2019 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The Genomics Institute at University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications from outstanding scientists for the position of Project Scientist. We seek a self-motivated, creative scientist interested in genomics with a specific focus on phasing and repeat assembly. Under the direction of Assistant Research Scientist Karen Miga, the incumbent will be expected to contribute and implement the telomere-to-telomere (T2T) assembly pipeline to finish 350 human diploid genomes, which will serve as the pan-human reference genome. In doing so, the Project Scientist will be responsible for the following: Develop and optimize scalable, cloud-based pipeline to generate complete, telomere-to-telomere assemblies of diploid genomes. Contribute to the development of tool-kits to evaluate repeat collapse and/or phasing switch error to detect and update errors in assemblies. Serve as the point of contact between data/analysis and reference evaluation centers: WashU, UW, and Rockefeller to ensure timely production and release of T2T assemblies. Assist in the management of the high-quality reference genome (HQRG) biorepository and ensure timely public release of assemblies and associated data types. Work directly with graduate and undergraduate students to harden methods and improve analysis pipelines In addition to performing research, the incumbent will be expected to write reports summarizing the results of their research that will be used to prepare manuscripts published in scientific journals, presentations for scientific meetings, and grant proposals to further fund the research. Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: knowledge of genome assembly and analysis methods and/or previous experience with developing cloud-based pipelines. The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills and will successfully collaborate with scientists, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and students in developing novel genomics tools, protocols, and resources. Our exceptional collegiality and interdisciplinary collaborations make UCSC an excellent environment for an innovative scientist who can benefit from and contribute to the rapid growth in the sciences and engineering at UCSC. ACADEMIC TITLE Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist SALARY Commensurate with qualifications and experience. POSITION AVAILABLE As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. DURATION OF POSITION Initial appointment will be through June 30, 2021, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding