[agents] Two AI/ML Faculty Positions — University of Alberta

[Rupam Mahmood]

Dear Colleagues,

We have open positions in AI & ML for two tenure-track Assistant Professors
at the Department of Computing Science of the University of Alberta. Please
check the job posting in the following link, also copied below:

https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A104848951/

-- Rupam Mahmood

https://armahmood.github.io/


**** Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Artificial
Intelligence & Machine Learning ****
SCI Computing Science

Competition No.

A104848951

Closing Date

Jan 15, 2023

The Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta
<https://www.ualberta.ca/computing-science/index.html> invites applications
for two Assistant Professor positions, starting as early as July 1st, 2023,
in the broad area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with
preference given (but not restricted) to the following topics:

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   ML/Deep Learning Theory
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   Reliable/Secure/Private AI Systems
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   Robotics
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   NLP (with a focus on ML/deep learning)

The successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree by the
appointment date. They are expected to have demonstrated research potential
strong enough for a promising nomination as Canada CIFAR AI Chair
<https://cifar.ca/ai/canada-cifar-ai-chairs/>, evidenced by publications in
top venues (conferences or journals) in the above mentioned areas of AI.
They should also have strong communication skills and demonstrated
commitment to highly effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. They
will be expected to establish their own funded research programs, supervise
graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Strong
potential for productive interactions with other researchers in the
Department and in other disciplines at the University of Alberta will be
considered an asset.

The successful candidates will be nominated for a Canada CIFAR Artificial
Intelligence Chair, by the Department of Computing Science and the Alberta
Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) <http://www.amii.ca/>. Amii is one of
three institutes supported by the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and represents
more than 30 core AI & ML researchers at the UofA; it offers a rich and
expanding interdisciplinary and collaborative network for AI research. The
CIFAR Chair includes substantial research funding for five years, and
membership as an Amii fellow.

The Department of Computing Science is one of the largest and oldest
computing science departments in Canada, and one of the best in the world.
The Department has 51 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 7 academic
teaching staff who are recognized for their excellence in research and
teaching at the international, national, and university level. The
Department’s student population includes approximately 567 graduate
students, 1,193 undergraduate honors and specialization students and over
1,370 undergraduate majors/minors. Approximately 6,116 undergraduate
students are enrolled in Computing Science courses each term. The
University of Alberta is home to over 40,000 students from 156 countries
(divided roughly as 80% undergraduate and 20% graduate students) and 600
postdoctoral fellows.

The University of Alberta is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity
(Strategic Plan for EDI
<https://www.ualberta.ca/equity-diversity-inclusivity/about/strategic-plan-for-edi/index.html>)
and to reconciliation (Indigenous Strategic Plan
<https://www.ualberta.ca/indigenous/strategic-plan/index.html>). Applicants
are encouraged to discuss, in their submitted statements (see below), how
they will contribute to expanding the diversity of our campus with their
research, supervision, teaching, and public outreach.

Applicants are asked to submit the following documents:

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   A cover letter (that must clearly state whether the applicant is a
   Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents or not, and must in case of Canadian
   Citizenship/PR include the first digit of their Canadian Social Insurance
   Number).
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   A full curriculum vitae.
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   A 1-2 page research statement which must
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      highlight contributions to their field of research,
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      present an overview of their planned research program for ~5 years
      after initial appointment,
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      describe how the candidate will interact, collaborate with, and
      complement other researchers at the University of Alberta.
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   A 1-2 page teaching statement including their experience and interests.
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   A 1-2 page equity, diversity, and inclusion statement which includes the
   candidate’s contributions and plans to advance EDI in their research,
   teaching, mentoring, and service.
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   A recent peer-reviewed published contribution to their field of
   research, that best exemplifies their research.

Candidates must provide contact information of three references. The
references will have to submit confidential letters about the applicant’s
accomplishments and potential as a faculty member through the
AcademicJobsOnline
site <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo>.

How to Apply:

Applications are to be submitted at the following AcademicJobsOnline site:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23542. Complete applications and
all reference letters must be received by January 15, 2023 for full
consideration. Interviewees will have the opportunity to express the need
for any accommodations, e.g., related to one’s mobility, dietary or child
care.

For further information, please email Britta Nielsen, the Department
Chair’s Executive Assistant, at cs.ea at ualberta.ca (using “Faculty Positions
2023” as the email’s subject).

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements
of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), applicants must
clearly indicate whether they are Canadian citizen/PR or not: Please
include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your
application in the cover letter, or, if you do not have a Canadian Social
Insurance Number, please state this clearly in the cover letter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens
or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be
considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable,
diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all
qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit
persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities;
persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and
all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and
the University to apply.
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