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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of ResearchPosition Type:FacultyDepartment:LSUAM Engineering - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Shuangqing Wei (00007502))Work Location:3325 Patrick F. Taylor HallPay Grade:AcademicJob Description:

Assistant Professor of Research
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, quality 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. Work under the general direction of senior investigators while demonstrating increasing independence in research design and execution.

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. Provide day-to-day technical guidance to students and postdoctoral researchers in coordination with project principal investigators.

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. Contribute technical ideas, preliminary results, and written materials to collaborative proposal development.

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.

Associate Professor of Research

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.

Professor of Research

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.

Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:The Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Louisiana State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Research position. The successful candidate will conduct innovative sponsored research in data-driven modeling, communications, networking, artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent autonomous systems, and distributed maritime operations involving both surface and underwater autonomous vehicles.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary research team consisting of faculty, research scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students from Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics. The team conducts cutting-edge research, supported by federal agencies and industry partners, in distributed multi-agent systems, autonomous maritime operations, communications, networking, machine learning, and intelligent autonomous systems. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to large multidisciplinary research projects, and help develop innovative technologies with real-world applications.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the growth of externally funded research programs through high-quality research, scholarly publications, mentoring of graduate students and postdocs, and the development of competitive research proposals.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Shuangqing Wei at swei@lsu.edu.
Due to sponsor requirements associated with federally funded research, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Applications from individuals who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:August 27, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):February 23, 2027Additional Position Information:

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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