About this role
The RAP position is a three-year position, with a salary and discretionary research budget paid from TTIC’s endowment. RAPs pursue independent research agendas, usually (but optionally) in collaboration with other TTIC faculty and students.
We welcome applications from many areas of computer science, but will give preference to candidates working in the following areas:
- machine learning
- computer vision
- natural language processing and speech
- robotics
- algorithms and complexity theory
More details
The RAP position is in some ways similar to a postdoctoral fellowship: RAPs are often fresh PhDs and are paid a salary entirely covered by TTIC’s endowment. However, unlike traditional postdocs, RAPs:
- Are independent researchers (but with support from a mentor)
- Can (optionally) serve as principal investigators on external grants
- Can serve as thesis co-advisors for PhD students at TTIC, and can teach if they choose
- Can recruit and supervise their own visiting students
TTIC research faculty alumni have an excellent employment track record (https://www.ttic.edu/faculty-alumni/).
For additional information about the position, please see https://ttic.edu/research-assistant-professor/
About TTIC
TTIC (www.ttic.edu) is a philanthropically endowed academic institute dedicated to fundamental research and graduate education in computer science. All TTIC faculty positions are supported by the endowment.
TTIC produces cutting-edge research and offers world-class graduate education. Our faculty are recognized with distinctions such as Sloan Research Fellowships, NSF CAREER Awards, Best Paper Awards, and the NAS Held Prize.
TTIC’s students have been recognized with fellowships (such as NSF, Google, and Microsoft), and have an excellent career track record, including post-docs and faculty positions at top universities and research positions at major industry labs (https://www.ttic.edu/student-alumni/).
TTIC has strong ties to the University of Chicago. In addition to TTIC's excellent computing infrastructure, faculty members benefit from U. Chicago's facilities, as well as collaborations with UChicago faculty and students.
TTIC faculty frequently collaborate with colleagues from leading academic institutions around the world. Travel and visitor hosting are strongly supported. TTIC also hosts several workshops each year.
TTIC faculty and students enjoy the close proximity of a vibrant urban environment with flourishing culture, business, and entertainment scenes.
We invite candidates with an outstanding academic record and passion for computer science research to join our world-class faculty (www.ttic.edu/faculty/).
TTIC/Simons-Berkeley Joint Program
Applicants for RAP positions in relevant areas are encouraged to simultaneously apply for the TTIC RAP program and the Simons-Berkeley Research Fellowship.
Applicants selected by both institutions will be able to participate in a program at the Simons Institute before joining TTIC. Applicants interested in the joint program must submit separate applications to TTIC and the Simons Institute.
Salary
This is a research faculty position appointed on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. The budgeted salary for this position is $110,000.
Benefits
Benefits at TTIC include excellent medical PPO or HMO insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and dental and vision insurance through Principal (80% employer paid). TTIC also provides employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, transit and parking. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a gift of 3% of the employee’s annual salary and a contributory match of up to 5% of annual salary. Dependent benefits include generous college tuition benefits at any accredited college or university, as well as pre-kindergarten through high school tuition benefits.
Timeline
We have openings for multiple RAPs. We will start reviewing applications October 30 and expect to start RAP interviews in November. We will continue reviewing applications until positions are filled, but do not guarantee a full review of applications received after December 1.
Where to Apply
Please apply here: https://ttic.edu/facultyapplication
Questions
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