Description
Assistant or Associate Professor in Data Science
School of Computing
College of Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is undergoing strategic growth and invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Robotics beginning Fall 2026. With 12 new faculty hires since 2019, SoC fosters an inclusive, collaborative research culture and is committed to promoting excellence and building a high-performing faculty. SoC is enhancing research in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning, recently introducing a new Data Science undergraduate major, Artificial Intelligence (AI) master’s degree and Graduate Certificate program, and undergraduate AI minor, aiming to develop impactful programs in health, agriculture, biocomputing, and robotics. SoC is also recognized for its work in Empirical Software Engineering, Testing, and Formal Methods, Mining Software Repositories, Software Security, and Human-centered Software Engineering. The school also leads a Cybersecurity Initiative to tackle security challenges with AI and ML techniques. Additionally, SoC is a leader in IoT and Agricultural IoT, spearheading the Nebraska IoT Initiative through a public-private partnership. This includes collaborations on significant infrastructure projects and the formation of the interlocal agency iLNK. Furthermore, the NIMBUS lab excels at developing Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for agricultural and scientific applications and contributes to the $25 million Heartland Robotics Cluster.
We seek outstanding candidates whose work bridges data science with AI, software engineering, robotics, cyber-physical systems, or computational science. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, machine learning and statistical modeling, responsible, fair, and transparent AI, data-centric software systems and architectures, streaming or embedded data analytics, and domain applications such as health, energy, agriculture, or transportation.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in data science or a closely related area. They will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education through teaching and mentoring, offering courses aligned with their area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include active participation in departmental, college, and university governance, contributions to curriculum development, and engagement in interdisciplinary collaborations with partners across campus and in industry, government, and national laboratories.
To support early-career success, the position includes a competitive startup package designed to establish a strong research program. This package provides funding for equipment, graduate student support, and research expenses, along with a reduced teaching load during the initial years. The successful candidate will also have access to modern laboratory space in our state-of-the-art facilities and shared departmental resources, including advanced computational infrastructure provided through Holland Computing Center (hcc.unl.edu).
Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026, with rolling reviews until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to continue to apply after this deadline. Applications must be submitted via https://go.unl.edu/unljobs, search for keyword 1859.
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