Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/180613

Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026 and will continue until all positions are filled.

The following materials are required:

- curriculum vitae including a list of publications;

The following materials are optional:

- up to three sample publications.

The Department of Computer Science in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor. We invite applicants specifically from the fields of Robotics and Systems.

The Department of Computer Science (cs.uchicago.edu) is the hub of a large, diverse community of researchers focused on advancing the foundations of computing and driving its most advanced applications. The larger computer science community at the University of Chicago includes the Data Science Institute (jointly run by the departments of computer science and statistics), the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Argonne National Laboratory. We encourage connections with researchers across the university in such areas as bioinformatics, data science, mathematics, molecular engineering, linguistics, statistics, public policy, and social science, among others: the University’s culture is highly collaborative.

The University of Chicago is in the midst of an ambitious, multi-year effort to significantly expand its computing, data science, and AI activities. This represents a unique opportunity for faculty to contribute to the future of the department’s culture and trajectory. The Department of Computer Science is housed in a newly designed, state-of-the-art building that encourages collaboration, experimentation, and interaction.

Members of the faculty are expected to lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to a field and teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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