AI Research Engineer Jobs in Colorado

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

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The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest departments within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). The department is home to over 50 tenured and tenure-track faculty plus 25 instructional faculty and now includes about 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. To learn more about the Department of Computer Science, please visit the department’s website.

• Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.
• The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and service.

• The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2027; however, a later start date may be negotiated.
• Only one application is necessary to be considered for both positions.
• The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

• The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $130,000 - $145,000.
• A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS guidelines.
• A recruitment incentive is available within Department guidelines.
• CU offers a competitive 401(a) retirement plan, with employees contributing 5% of their annual eligible compensation and CU contributing 10% of their eligible compensation. This plan is standard for most faculty hires. For more information on CU's retirement benefits visit our website here.
• In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers a wide variety of other benefits and perks. Links to some of these are below. To forecast the value of your total compensation, check out our total compensation calculator. More information on some of our benefits and perks is available here: gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; dual-career & relocation resources; and teaching, research, and professional development.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline before starting a tenure-track faculty appointment.

• A research agenda that can be pursued with external funding at CU Boulder.
• Ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level within the artificial intelligence curriculum.
• Research interests that connect with existing work in the department or elsewhere on campus.

• A record of peer-reviewed publication in artificial intelligence or a related field, calibrated to career stage.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience collaborating across research groups, departments, or disciplines.

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files:

• Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
• Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
• A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides broader benefits to education and society (3-4 pages).
• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages).
• Leadership, Service and Community Contributions Statement: In this statement, describe your leadership and service experience, and demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive campus community. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that describe the specific role you played in these efforts. These could include, but are not limited to service on committees, outreach activities to broaden engagement in or with engineering, or serving on advisory boards or task forces contributing to policies or regulations. In addition, describe your plans to contribute to our campus plan to Create Supportive Environments, and the College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Vision (1-2 pages).
• Names and contact information for three or more references: Contact information for at least three references who may be contacted as the search progresses. Please include names, job titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. Separately during the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for at least three references to submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your application materials. This is allowed to be the same individuals.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.