Purdue University - NAMED/DISTINGUISHED FACULTY POSITION IN THE SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

The School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University has multiple tenure track/tenured faculty positions available in the following areas: i) methodologies and computational methods in operations research, including machine learning and artificial intelligence; stochastic optimization; high dimensional statistics and learning; parallel and distributed computing and architectures, ii) production systems, including digital transformation of supply chains; Internet-of-Things enabled factories; cyber-physical production environments, and iii) systems science, including complex systems; human-in-the-loop systems; innovation ecosystems.

Through this advertisement, we invite applications at the rank of Named and/or Distinguished Full Professor with interests and expertise in the above areas. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering, operations research, engineering, computer science, statistics, or a related field.  The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service both at the School and the University levels.

New faculty members will become part of a vibrant community of scholars who are committed to Rethinking IE and helping guide the profession to impact societal grand challenges of the 21st century. The School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University is making significant investments in advancing the frontiers of next generation information engineering and data analytics, systems science, cognition and decision-making, and manufacturing of products and services.

The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation (7th for graduate programs, 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, and 9th for undergraduate programs per USWNR, 2020) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting Purdue Engineering Initiatives (PEI’s), and facilities. In addition, Purdue University has launched the Integrative Data Science Initiative. Our vision is to be at the forefront of advancing Data Science-enabled research and education by tightly coupling theory, discovery, and applications while providing students with an integrated, Data Science-fluent campus ecosystem.    

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to submit required application documents including a complete curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, copies of two representative papers, and names and contact information of four references. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu.   For questions regarding the position, email the search committee members at ie-search@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2020 and will continue until position is filled.  A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/. Purdue University’s School of Industrial Engineering is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.  Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.