Tenured Faculty Position

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, effective as early as September 1, 2019.  The search is open to candidates specializing in areas related to information sciences and systems, with strength in core fundamentals and an interest in applications areas such as networks, machine learning, energy systems, cyber-physical systems, robotics and control, wireless communications, biology, etc.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, demonstrated excellence in academic research, and a proven track record of teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students (if currently holding an academic appointment). We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body. Candidates must complete an online faculty application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/4801; a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, descriptions of teaching and research interests, reprints of selected publications and the names and addresses of three references should be submitted via the online application. This position is subject to Princeton University's background check policy. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2018, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

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Assistant Professor Position

The Department of Electrical Engineering seeks applications in all areas of Electrical Engineering for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with particular interest in the areas of Information Sciences and Systems, Machine Learning, Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems, and related fields. Candidates should have a commitment to teaching and a demonstrated ability to pursue a high impact research program. A start date of September 1, 2019 is preferred. 

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Applicant review will begin in November. For full consideration, please submit applications no later than December 31, 2018, using the following site: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/9025. Applications require: a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, descriptions of research and teaching interests, and the contact information for four references. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Networking Systems and Security

The Department of Electrical Engineering has one opening for a postdoctoral or more senior research position in the fields of networking/security systems at Princeton University under Professor Prateek Mittal and Professor Mung Chiang. The groups have a track record of fundamental research with visible impact in practice, through industry partnership, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. Previous postdocs with the Princeton EDGE Lab and INSPIRE Lab have been successful with academia, industry, and startup careers. We seek outstanding candidates with hands-on systems skills in computer networks (wired networks, wireless networks, mobile applications, or distributed systems) and computer security/privacy. Individuals interested in bridging the gap between theory and practice by exploring fundamental architectures to build real systems are particularly encouraged to apply. Appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal based on performance. Postdoctoral applicants should have (or be close to obtaining) a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Research programmer applicants should have prior programming experience. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/7961. Please include a CV, statement of research, and contact information for three references. The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Networking Systems, Security and Privacy

The Department of Electrical Engineering has an opening for a postdoctoral or more senior research associate in networking/security systems at Princeton University under Professor Prateek Mittal. The group has a track record of fundamental research with visible impact in practice, through industry partnership, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. Previous postdocs with the Princeton EDGE Lab and INSPIRE Lab have been successful with academia, industry, and startup careers. We seek outstanding candidates with hands-on systems skills in computer networks (wired networks, wireless networks, mobile applications, distributed systems) and computer security & privacy. Individuals interested in bridging the gap between theory and practice by exploring fundamental architectures to build real systems are particularly encouraged to apply. Appointments will be for one year with renewal based on performance. Applicants should have (or be close to obtaining) a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/7181. Please include a CV, statement of research and contact information for three references. The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Communications and Networks

The Department of Electrical Engineering has an opening for a postdoctoral or more senior research associate in communications and networks at Princeton University under Professor H. Vincent Poor and Professor Mung Chiang. The group has a track record of fundamental research with visible impact in practice, through industry partnership, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. Previous postdocs have been successful with academia, industry, and startup careers. We seek outstanding candidates with strong analytic skills in wireless communications, social networks, and distributed intelligence.

Appointment will be for one year with renewal based on performance. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas is required. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/6743. Please include a CV, statement of research and contact information for three references. The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Research Positions

The Department of Electrical Engineering invites applications for postdoctoral, or more senior, research positions. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. Requirements include a Ph.D. in engineering, applied physical sciences or related areas and experience in an area of research of the department. Individuals with evidence in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/5841 and include a CV and names and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This position is subject to the University's background check policy. 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.