Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering
Applications Due:
December 10, 2024
The California Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in the department of Electrical Engineering in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. We encourage applications for all ranks, from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. Our department is a unique environment where innovative, interdisciplinary, and foundational research is conducted in a collegial atmosphere.
We are seeking candidates in the broad area of information systems, including decision systems, systems for science, distributed systems, sensory systems (such as speech and vision), signal processing, data science, data communications and storage, energy systems, control, robotics, artificial intelligence, networking, and human-in-the-loop systems. Candidates are expected to make strong commitments to a career of excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring. For tenure-track candidates, the initial appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree.
Please submit an online application and include a brief cover letter; curriculum vitae; relevant publications, a description of proposed research, and an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences.
Also required are three letters of recommendation, and instructions will be given for submission of letters of reference when you apply online. This position will remain open until filled, however, applications completed by December 10, 2024, will be assured of receiving full consideration.
Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125k - $400k.
Questions about the application process may be directed to: [email protected].
In particular, senior candidates may send any questions to the search committee chair Babak Hassibi [email protected].
Instructions for Applicants
- Create an account.
- Fill out the application form.
- After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three to five references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
- Upload the following documents (as individual files or in one combined pdf):
- a brief cover letter;
- curriculum vita;
- relevant publications;
- a description of proposed research;
- and an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The initial appointment for tenure-track positions is normally four years. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year.