Application for Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Tenure-Track Faculty Position – School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks.

We seek exceptional candidates in all areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Particular interest will be given to applicants specializing in:

Control and Robotics
Computer Engineering
VLSI and Integrated Photonics
Digital and Analog Circuits
Quantum Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Outstanding candidates in other areas of ECE are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Basic Qualifications and Position Expectations

Candidates must:

Hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Demonstrate an established record of research excellence and a strong track record in securing research grants or scholarships.
Significant postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Successful candidates are expected to:

Establish and lead an independent, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate research students.
Teach courses in both Hebrew and English at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contribute to the academic and administrative life of the department.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae, including a complete list of publications.
Research Statement outlining past achievements and future plans.
Teaching Statement detailing teaching philosophy and interests.
List of requested laboratory facilities, equipment, and startup funding required to establish a research program.
List of six potential referees, including:
- Level of familiarity with each referee.
- At least three referees with no prior collaboration.
- For Senior Lecturer rank: 4–5 references, minimum two independent, and two from institutions abroad
- For Professor rank: 5–6 references, minimum four independent, and three from institutions abroad.
- One letter must be from the candidate’s Ph.D., M.Sc., or Postdoctoral advisor.

To Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official online faculty application portal, which opens every October for appointments starting in October of the following academic year.

Early applications are highly encouraged.

We look forward to your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our innovative and growing academic community.