Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (VLSI Engineering)

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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 (VLSI Engineering) Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM Engineering - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Shuangqing Wei (00007502)) Work Location: 3330H Patrick F. Taylor Hall Pay Grade: Academic Job Description: The Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in VLSI for the acceleration of AI workloads. A generous start-up package will be offered to a successful applicant with an established track record of funding. As part of LSU ECE's strategic growth in AI hardware, autonomy, digital systems, and industrial innovation, the successful candidate will join a vibrant and expanding program at the state's flagship university. Job Responsibilities This position will be responsible for developing and sustaining a nationally and internationally recognized research program in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) for the acceleration of AI workloads, with an emphasis on emerging technologies such as processing in memory, using novel computing-in-memory devices including ReRAM and ferroelectric devices, and other transformational techniques. A generous startup package will be provided. The position will also be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in electrical engineering, including those in the electronics area. This includes supervising and mentoring postdoctoral scholars, graduate, and undergraduate students. The incumbent is also expected to publish impactful research and disseminate results in high-quality journals and premier conferences, to collaborate across disciplines and engage with industry, national laboratories, and government agencies, and to contribute to service at the Division, College, University, and the professional levels. 50% Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels in areas of electrical engineering, with priority to courses aligning with expertise. Supervise and advise graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise postdoctoral researchers. 50% Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized research program in the areas of VLSI, circuits, and hardware systems for AI. Publish research in highly ranked journals and conference proceedings. Collaborate with industry, national laboratories, and government agencies. Participate in University service, including committee activities. Assistant Professor Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field. -Applicants who are all but dissertation (ABD) and will complete the Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be considered. -Demonstrated potential for establishing an independent, externally funded research program in VLSI for AI or related areas. -Strong potential for high-quality teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Associate Professor Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field and 4 years of experience beyond Ph.D. -A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and sustained external research funding. -Demonstrated leadership in collaborative or interdisciplinary projects and evidence of effective teaching and graduate student supervision. -Recognition at the national level for contributions to the field of VLSI, circuits, or AI hardware. -Commitment to mentoring junior faculty and advancing the division's strategic goals. Full Professor Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field and 8 years of experience beyond Ph.D. -A distinguished international reputation for scholarly excellence and impact. -Proven track record of sustained research funding, high-impact publications, and technology transfer or industrial collaboration. -Demonstrated academic leadership in shaping research programs, mentoring faculty, and advancing education. -Evidence of significant contributions to professional societies or national initiatives in the field. Additional Information Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Start Date: August 2026 (negotiable) Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Application Review: Application review will start as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Campus interviews will be conducted in Baton Rouge prior to any offer. Additional Job Descript