Job Position Details


Assistant Professor


Electrical & Computer Engineering

,

College of Engineering


Opening Date

06-10-2022

Closing Date

06-01-2023

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Machine Learning (ML) and Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Minimum Experience

3 Years

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising undergraduate and graduate students’ projects, undertaking active research roles in the field of expertise, participating in committees and other administrative duties at the department/college/university level. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university and have relevant experience and proven excellence in teaching and communication skills. The medium of delivery is English.

Requirements

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, invites applications for faculty position for the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (starting in Fall 2023) in the areas of Machine Learning (ML) and Unmanned Vehicle Systems with preference given to those who have a background in VLSI design and testing. Candidates must have:

  • A PhD in Computer Engineering from a reputable university with major in Machine Learning (ML) and Unmanned Vehicle Systems.
  • In-depth subject knowledge/expertise in the areas of Machine Learning (ML) and Unmanned Vehicle Systems with preference given to those who have a background in VLSI design and testing.
  • Experience (minimum of three years) of teaching as well as conducting and designing laboratories in introductory and advanced courses of the designated areas.
  • Experience in teaching and research in the field of machine learning, unmanned vehicle systems, and VLSI design and testing.
  • Ability to develop and deliver innovative and effective teaching and learning materials.
  • High level of analytical and problem-solving capability, planning and organizational skills, demonstrated team working skills with high level of cooperation with other people.
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate complex oral and written information clearly in English.
  • Ability to contribute to research in the designated areas and related topics, develop research proposals, seek research funds, and demonstrate high level of team-work skills and cooperation with others.
  • Good publications record in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

  • Tax-free salary
  • Free furnished accommodation
  • Free medical services in Government Hospitals (conditions apply)
  • 60 days annual paid leave with return air tickets for the staff, spouse, and two children
  • End-of-service gratuity (conditions apply)
  • Rolling three-year contracts on mutual agreement
  • Access to recreational facilities on campus