What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Indianapolis) position at Purdue University Institute of CHIPS and AI?
Job Summary
Purdue has begun a major growth effort at our new location in Indianapolis—a dynamic, affordable city offering a vibrant urban lifestyle, rich cultural scene, and strong connections to industry and healthcare innovation. As part of this initiative, the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor to be based in Indianapolis. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Particular areas of interest include Autonomy and Controls, Software Engineering and Systems, and Computer Vision, but exceptional candidates in other areas, especially those who have application interests in medicine and healthcare, are welcome. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the start of employment. Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.
School and College
The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest academic unit at Purdue University and one of the largest in the nation with more than 130 faculty members (7 NAE members, more than 40 Fellows in multiple societies), 2,500 undergraduate students (sophomores-seniors), and 1,700 graduate students. In Indianapolis, ECE is home to the Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute (TASI) which collaborates closely with industry partners in developing and testing cutting-edge vehicle autonomy systems, as well as the newly-launched Intelligent Software & Systems Center, which is re-envisioning the software lifecycle in the age of agentic AI and the impact on AI-native systems. These institutions will provide a strong foundation to new faculty joining in Indianapolis. ECE’s undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are ranked 10th and 9th, respectively. Its graduate programs are ranked 8th and 9th. And its online MS in ECE is ranked 1st in the nation.
Faculty in ECE collaborate closely with industry. The Purdue West Lafayette–Indianapolis Hard Tech Corridor is strategically established to drive transformative industry engagement across a 60-mile innovation corridor, unified by a seamlessly integrated campus that serves as a catalyst for economic growth, technological advancement, and global leadership in hard tech development.
The School is an integral part of Purdue Engineering. Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 8 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering is a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
Application Process
To apply, please submit application to this site including (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a 2-page teaching plan, (4) a 3-page research plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least 4 references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on 11/5/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue has begun a major growth effort at our new location in Indianapolis—a dynamic, affordable city offering a vibrant urban lifestyle, rich cultural scene, and strong connections to industry and healthcare innovation. As part of this initiative, the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor to be based in Indianapolis. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Particular areas of interest include Autonomy and Controls, Software Engineering and Systems, and Computer Vision, but exceptional candidates in other areas, especially those who have application interests in medicine and healthcare, are welcome. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline by the start of employment. Early-career applicants should show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.
School and College
The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest academic unit at Purdue University and one of the largest in the nation with more than 130 faculty members (7 NAE members, more than 40 Fellows in multiple societies), 2,500 undergraduate students (sophomores-seniors), and 1,700 graduate students. In Indianapolis, ECE is home to the Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute (TASI) which collaborates closely with industry partners in developing and testing cutting-edge vehicle autonomy systems, as well as the newly-launched Intelligent Software & Systems Center, which is re-envisioning the software lifecycle in the age of agentic AI and the impact on AI-native systems. These institutions will provide a strong foundation to new faculty joining in Indianapolis. ECE’s undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are ranked 10th and 9th, respectively. Its graduate programs are ranked 8th and 9th. And its online MS in ECE is ranked 1st in the nation.
Faculty in ECE collaborate closely with industry. The Purdue West Lafayette–Indianapolis Hard Tech Corridor is strategically established to drive transformative industry engagement across a 60-mile innovation corridor, unified by a seamlessly integrated campus that serves as a catalyst for economic growth, technological advancement, and global leadership in hard tech development.
The School is an integral part of Purdue Engineering. Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 8 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering is a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
Application Process
To apply, please submit application to this site including (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a 2-page teaching plan, (4) a 3-page research plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least 4 references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on 11/5/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.