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  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, The Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science (RCEAS) at Lehigh University invites applications at all ranks for a tenure-track or tenured position in Data Science for Health. This search is being conducted jointly by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and is one of several expected hires in the area of Data Science for Health. Human health is an identified area of strategic importance for Lehigh, as reflected by the recent establishment of a new College of Health (CoH). Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent by date of hire. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education; pursue a vibrant research agenda focused on data science methodology with applications to health; and be committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Lehigh’s RCEAS is comprised of eight departments with strong ties to Lehigh’s three interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation (I-DISC). ISE currently has 20 fulltime faculty members, 160 undergraduate and 120 graduate students, 35 of whom are Ph.D. students. The ISE faculty maintains an outstanding international reputation in a variety of research areas, including data science and machine learning; mathematical optimization; stochastic models; applied operations research; quantum computing; and uncertainty quantification. CSE currently has 19 tenured and tenure-track professors and 10 instructional faculty members, with vibrant and strong undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs currently supporting more than 600 students. The department has strengths in systems, robotics, human-centered computing, data science, machine learning and AI. Both CSE and ISE have extensive interdisciplinary ties with each other and with other departments at Lehigh through master’s programs (such as the new MS in Data Science) and the university’s flagship research institutes, including I-DISC. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 800K people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Junior (tenure-track) applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25984 Senior (tenure) applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25975 Review of applications will begin October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. The application should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions; a teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop; a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that describes prior DEI experience and a candidate’s vision for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh (guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here); and names and addresses of at least three references. Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Ted Ralphs, Search Committee Chair, ted@lehigh.edu . Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available here . Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits (more information here). Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty.
  • Davidson (County), Tennessee, Manager of Data Science to provide services in Davidson (County), Tennessee. The Manager of Data Science is a technical, managerial position responsible for providing technical and organizational leadership to deliver Data Science products. They will engage with Department leadership to align long-term machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives with product roadmaps and business requirements, guiding the planning, development, and implementation of components within the Data Science team. Key Responsibilities: Manage & mentor team of Data Scientists, Deliver new AI & ML projects; enhance current products, Lead in AI & ML tool advancements, Aid & lead in ML tech. adoption, Architect & manage systems for data, AI, & ML products, Provide leadership for Agile & prod. lifecycle; ensure quality, Deliver MLOps using CI/CD pipelines, Manage streams with tools like Azure Boards, Partner with tech. teams for ML products, Manage industry & academia partnerships, Build apps using ML, Deep Learning, Stat. Modeling, & Containerization, Manage Google Cloud using IaC like Terraform, Build & Manage apps via containerization. Up to 25% travel to hospitals & and HCA facilities for the purpose of engaging teams on data sci. & tech and Facilitating collaboration & and guiding data-driven solutions in departments. Send CVs to HCA Healthcare, Lisa.Reyes@hcahealthcare.com or Andrea.Berkovsky@hcahealthcare.com
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2024. Exceptional applicants with strong records of research, teaching, scientific leadership, and creativity may be considered for higher rank and tenure. We seek candidates whose research is problem-driven and grounded in a broad set of methodological foundations. Individuals whose interests and backgrounds are at the intersection of Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and/or Data Analytics with other fields in Engineering, Computer Science, or Statistics are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in applications including, but not limited to, healthcare delivery and medical decision making, transportation and mobility, supply chains and service operations, or energy systems and the environment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse cultures and communities. The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is committed to the goal of achieving a diverse faculty as a way to maximize the impact of its teaching and research mission. Applicants should hold or expect to complete by Fall 2024 a Ph.D. in Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated the potential to conduct a successful research program as evidenced by their publication record and supporting reference letters. The candidate’s expertise and documented research activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance both the department’s research and teaching missions. The successful candidate is expected to build a strong, externally funded, highly visible research program and to become a recognized leader in their respective field. Information on current research activities of department faculty can be found at http://isye.umn.edu/faculty/. The ability to effectively teach a wide variety of classes related to industrial engineering at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of students is required.  HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and statements on research, teaching and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should also provide the names and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/132835 (job posting ID 357879), preferably by November 18, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates may contact the chair of the search committee at isyesrch@umn.edu.  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY: The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is within the College of Science and Engineering, a highly interdisciplinary college of engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant and diverse metropolitan communities, the University of Minnesota benefits from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
  • Tempe, Arizona, The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor ranks, commensurate with the individual's record. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. Submit your material through the INFORMS Annual Meeting Career Fair ASAP to schedule a chat at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. There are three focus areas for this year positions: Operations Research for Social Good (Job #132989): Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, scientists and engineers with research into optimization methods, applied probability and statistics, and stochastic modeling to support policy and decision making in socially critical contexts. Desired applicants work on the design and application of operations research methodology to assist various important societal problems including, but not limited to, healthcare, government, addiction, criminal justice, drug discovery, social media analysis, equitable allocation of public resources, environmental sustainability, energy reliability. Across these applications, fairness, explainability, transparency, and reliability are key challenges to keep into consideration. Theoretical areas of interest include, but are not limited to, optimization, stochastic modeling, applied probability, game theory, and sequential decision making. More details at the application link ; Supply Chain Engineering (Job #132978) : Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, scientists and engineers whose research is geared towards enhancing the efficiency, resilience and security of supply chains, thereby facilitating the globalization and digital transformation of supply chains. Theoretical areas of interest encompass stochastic modeling and optimization, applied probability and statistics, and data-driven decision-making to solve challenging engineering problems in supply chain. The application areas of interest are broad and include, but are not limited to, supply chain engineering in manufacturing systems, transportation distribution and logistics, service systems, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, semiconductors, etc. More details at the application link ; Ergonomics and Human-Computer Interaction (Job #132979) : Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human-machine/human-AI interactions, human-in-the-loop systems, human behavior modeling, VR/AR/MR, and related fields. More details at the application link . Apply to the searches that you see fit. Application deadline is November 15, 2023 . Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. 
  • Charlotte, Connecticut, We are seeking applicants for a tenure-track position #003754 at the assistant professor level in big data, data science and data analytics. We are primarily interested in the candidates with the domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy, healthcare, transportation, supply chain and financial services and who can teach R (with data mining) and Python (with Data warehousing/SQL). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or another closely related field, such as Computer Science and Statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate abilities 1) to conduct sustainable funded research in Operations Research with application(s) to healthcare, humanitarian aid, energy, transportation and/or advanced manufacturing. 2) To publish scholarly articles in reputed journals in the research area. 3) to effectively teach graduate and undergraduate courses, 4) to render services within and outside the university, 5) to operate within and help create an inclusive environment that facilitates student learning and development. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a funded research program that complements and supports multidisciplinary research efforts in transformational energy systems, transportation and advanced mobility, digital manufacturing, and smart and sustainable cities. We are particularly interested in those with experience in leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud/edge computing, cybersecurity, etc. to address today’s engineering challenges. Student advising, supervision of student project teams, course assessment, and other administrative assignments are also required duties. Candidates must be able to work independently as well as with a diverse team, demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment to serve a diverse student population as well as faculty, alumni, and employers. The starting date for this position is August 2024. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Only electronic application submissions through https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/52324 will be accepted. Please include a cover letter (that indicates how the candidate meets the items identified in the advertisement), a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research, a one-page statement of teaching, and a list of three references. The finalist is subject to a criminal background check. For questions, contact: Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Search Committee at hong@uncc.edu . We strongly support diversity among students and colleagues; therefore, we are actively seeking applicants who can contribute to the Department, College and University Diversity Plans. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.

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