Tenure Line Position in Computer Science; College of Engineering​/Huck Institute

Position Specifics

Penn State University is seeking to hire multiple tenure‑track or tenured faculty as part of a multi‑year cluster hire focused on the intersection of computer science and the life sciences. The purpose of this effort is to strengthen the University’s leadership in computational and data‑driven approaches to biological, biomedical, and health‑related challenges, and to advance the integration of computation into research and education across disciplines.

Positions available:
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors with research and teaching expertise in core AI and ML theory, foundation models and generative AI, reinforcement learning and autonomous agents, hardware and systems for AI, edge and federated learning, AI security and privacy, quantum machine learning, robotics, and/or AI‑driven discovery in science and engineering. Candidate qualifications include a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline earned prior to the appointment start date at Penn State.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in areas such as computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical data science, health informatics, computational genomics, systems biology, or related fields that bridge computer science and the life sciences. Experience with modern data‑driven or AI‑based methods is welcome, but not required; strengths in foundational computing, modeling, simulation, systems, or data analysis approaches applied to biological or health domains are strongly encouraged.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized research programs, contribute to high‑quality graduate and undergraduate education, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor students, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across campus and with external partners. They will also contribute to curriculum development that strengthens the integration of computing and life sciences.

Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions.
Associate professors should have a record of high‑quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field.
Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research.

This position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, in addition to applicable background checks.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .

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