Faculty in Data Sciences - Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation; CID to Advance Nat
Overview
The School of Data Science at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an annual 10-month position at Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank as part of a multi-position cluster aiming for the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation to Advance National Security to begin in Fall 2026. This is an annual 10-month appointment that will begin July 25, 2026. The cluster, with faculty hires in the School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering and Technology and Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation, integrates interdisciplinary research in resilient infrastructure, infrastructure data transformation, and secure smart systems to address national security challenges in coastal regions.
It explicitly addresses Old Dominion University's Strategic Plan in research areas including Coastal Resilience and National Security. The research in this cluster will be supported by five interrelated, cross-cutting research domains, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computational & Data Science, Cybersecurity & Network Security, and Modeling & Simulation.
The appointee is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and collaborate with other faculty in the School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering & Technology, and the Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation. The appointee is encouraged to establish collaborations with the Brock Virginia Health Sciences, as well as scientists at nearby federal research facilities such as Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab), NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) and Navy Surface Warfare Center in the Hampton Roads Region.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science with a primary focus on applications to critical infrastructure and national security.
- Contribute to research areas such as AI-Enabled Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure or Coastal Resilience, Edge Intelligence for autonomous sensing and decision making, Secure & Trustworthy AI, AI-Driven Resilience Forecasting for Critical Assets, Human – AI Decision Support, AI for cyber-physical threat detection and response, and Foundation Models for Integrated National-Security Intelligence and coastal resilience.
- Leverage cutting-edge data science and AI toprotect critical assets and strengthen national security, particularly in coastal regions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering & Technology, and the Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation; seek collaborations with external partners and research facilities.
Minimum required education and/or licenses
: A Ph.D. or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. Candidates applying for a senior faculty appointment (Associate Professor or Professor) must have academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the School of Data Science.
Minimum required experience/knowledge/skills
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Preferred Qualifications
- A strong publication record in data sciences/AI/ML.
- Strong record of externally funded grants.
- Excellent skills to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
Interested candidates must complete the online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./24063 including the following:
Applications should be submitted by November 15, 2025 for full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled. Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Murat Kuzlu (
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About the College
About the School of Data Science: As one of the three academic units in the Interdisciplinary Schools at Old Dominion University, the School of Data Science focuses on education in data science, cutting-edge research, and AI education and research. Since its establishment in spring 2023, the school has grown to include ten core faculty members and over 80 affiliated faculty members across the campus, with a wide range of active research projects in bioinformatics, web science,…
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