Faculty in Data Sciences - Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation; CID to Advance National Security
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Faculty in Data Sciences - Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation (CID) to Advance National Security
Department
RESILIENCE CLUSTER HIRE
Position Number
F1052A
Job Description
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 hiring 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 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 the 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.
Candidates will be considered for appointment at all ranks contingent upon appropriate qualifications. We seek faculty that to develop/maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and data science with a primary focus on application on critical infrastructure and national security, including but not limited to:
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
Foundation Models for Integrated National-Security Intelligence and coastal resilience
The focus of this cluster is to leverage cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence to protect critical assets and strengthen national security, particularly in the coastal regions. The research of this cluster is expected to advance research that enable earlier warnings, faster responses, and greater resilience to both natural hazards and national security threats.
The appointee is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and collaborate with other faculty in School of Data Science, Batten College of Engineering & Technology, and Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation. The appointee is encouraged to establish collaborations with the newly formed Brock Virginia Health Sciences, as well as scientists at the 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 Road Region.
Position Type
Full Time
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
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 level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
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
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
09/15/2025
Application Review Date
11/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must complete the online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). including the following:
A cover letter of application.
A curriculum vitae.
Research Statement
Teaching philosophy
Maximum of three samples of scholarly work.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
The names and contact information for three professional references.
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 (mkuzlu), Chair of the Critical Infrastructure and Data Transformation (CID) to Advance National Security Cluster Hire.
Telework Friendly
No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have…
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