Description

Timashev Professor, Tenure-Track, Open Rank
The Ohio State University  
Columbus, OH

Department:
Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering

This endowed position will be affiliated with the recently established Center for Software Innovation (CSI) at The Ohio State University. The Center, established by a generous $110M gift from the Timashev Family Foundation (the largest single donation in Ohio State’s history) is positioning the University and Ohio to be the epicenter for growth in the digital innovation ecosystem. It seeks to equip innovators with the skills, tools, and resources to build the digital economy and enable student education and access to the principles and practices of software innovation.

We seek candidates with expertise in the broad areas of software engineering, programming languages, compilers, and formal methods. The successful candidate will be able to leverage and complement existing PLSE expertise in the CSE Department, which conducts cutting-edge research on core PLSE topics together with multidisciplinary impact on systems, high-performance computing, privacy, security, and correctness. The PLSE area consists of multiple faculty whose research is supported by NSF programs such as CAREER, SHF, CSR, PPoSS, and SaTC. PLSE faculty consistently serve on the committees of major PLSE conferences and journals.

The successful candidate will be positioned to harness the Department’s world-class expertise in two of its core and traditional strengths, Systems and Artificial Intelligence, anchored by two NSF-funded AI institutes and an NSF-funded Imageomics Institute, alongside other major research centers with substantial funding. This rich ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation, translation, and leadership in cutting-edge research in large-scale software underpinned by AI, PL, and SE innovations. The candidate will have access to the Ohio Supercomputer Center’s advanced high-performance computing and data infrastructure—an invaluable asset for future research at the intersection of PLSE, AI, and Systems. This position is also aligned with the University’s AI fluency initiative, whereby each student will be fluent in AI as it applies to their field (https://oaa.osu.edu/ai-fluency).

Faculty members affiliated with CSI are also expected to participate in a variety of scholarly activities that contribute to the CSI mission's overall success, including:

Teaching and developing CSI-affiliated curriculum including introductory programming languages, software design, engineering and development, capstone or project courses, freshman experience courses.  

Establishing and maintaining partnerships with industry, individuals, and focus groups to understand the skillset students need for a successful career in their field.

Supporting the digital innovation ecosystem through engagement with local startups.   

Education and Experience

Required:

• A Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.  Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Expertise in software engineering, programming languages, compilers, formal methods, or closely related areas.
• Record of high-quality research and sustained funding (for senior hires), in the Programming Languages/Software Engineering areas commensurate with appointment level.

Desired:

• Experience with and/or interest in the intersection of AI and software engineering or programming languages, including but not limited to automated code generation, intelligent debugging and de-obfuscation, AI-assisted code transformations, neural program synthesis, probabilistic programming, and AI-driven software testing automation.
• Experience with developing new courses and degree programs.
• Clear plans to create, implement, and oversee engagement with industrial or government partners.

Additional Information
The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Timashev-Professor--Tenure-Track--Open-Rank_R138512-1

Application review:
Review of applications will begin on November 1 and may continue until the position is filled.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans/disability.