[Tccc] Intelligent Control Department Head - Applied Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University

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Fri Apr 6 09:17:51 EDT 2012


Research Faculty ? Intelligent Control Department Head
Applied Research Laboratory
The Pennsylvania State University

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at The Pennsylvania State
University is an integral part of one of the leading research
universities in the nation and serves as a university center of
excellence in Defense science and technologies, with a focus on
advanced technology naval applications and related areas.  ARL is
accepting applications for the position of Department Head for the
Intelligent Control Department in the Information Science and
Technology (IST) Division.  The Intelligent Control Department
conducts basic and applied research related to the development of
innovative control and machine learning mechanisms for
non-traditional, cognitive, autonomous, distributed, and highly
nonlinear systems.

Responsibilities include: Directing a small group of research
engineers and faculty; pursue excellence in research by executing
funded research; supervision of  junior colleagues; seek external
research funds; interface with sponsors, and represent the Information
Science and Technology Division in areas related to Intelligent
Systems; and assemble and support relevant parts of the strategic
plans of the Division.  Since ARL is an integral part of the Penn
State University System, our research faculty collaborates with
faculty from academic departments and advanced research centers.
Research faculty is also encouraged to associate themselves with
academic departments of the university. Such associations allow them
to teach courses and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and PhD
theses.

Faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer
Science, Mathematics, or any related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Five years of experience in
one or more the following fields is required: Machine Intelligence;
Sensor Fusion; Multi-Robot collaboration; distributed decision and
control; cognitive systems; and social networks. Experience in
Autonomous Systems is preferred. YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO APPLY.
Electronically apply to Job #:E-36415 at arl-jobs at psu.edu.  PLEASE
INSERT JOB NUMBER IN SUBJECT LINE.  Applications will be accepted
until position is filled.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION about the Applied
Research Laboratory or current position vacancies, visit our web site
at www.arl.psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University/Applied Research Laboratory offers
an exceptional benefits package, including a 75% tuition discount for
employees, their spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and
the diversity of its workforce.




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