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Meet Phuong Truong: alumna, lecturer, adjunct faculty, education specialist, and mom

June 30, 2025

Meet Phuong Truong: alumna, lecturer, adjunct faculty, education specialist, and mom

Phuong Truong has done it all at UC San Diego: from an undergraduate student in structural engineering, to master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering and now an adjunct lecturer and education specialist, Truong has been a strong presence at the Jacobs School of Engineering for more than a decade. Full Story


Sensitive Yet Tough Photonic Devices Are Now a Reality

June 25, 2025

Sensitive Yet Tough Photonic Devices Are Now a Reality

Engineers have achieved a long-sought milestone in photonics: creating tiny optical devices that are both highly sensitive and durable. This work could lead to a new generation of photonic devices that are not only precise and powerful but also much easier and cheaper to produce at scale. Full Story


2025 Jacobs School Award of Excellence Recipients

June 12, 2025

2025 Jacobs School Award of Excellence Recipients

The Jacobs School of Engineering will celebrate the undergraduate students in the class of 2025 at its annual Ring Ceremony on Friday, June 13. Six students were selected from the nearly 1,500  students receiving bachelor’s degrees from the Jacobs School of Engineering to receive an Award of Excellence from their academic department.   Full Story


Reimagining RFID: UC San Diego Researchers Develop Award-Winning Real-Time, Battery-Free Sensors

June 10, 2025

Reimagining RFID: UC San Diego Researchers Develop Award-Winning Real-Time, Battery-Free Sensors

UC San Diego engineers' award-winning SenSync system turns conventional RFID technology into a reliable sensing platform without using wires or batteries or requiring calibration. Full Story



Scalable Nanomanufacturing for Next Generation Electronics and Energy Devices

Seminar Speaker
William Scheideler, Assistant Professor in Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth College

Emerging energy and electronics technologies such as lightweight solar cells, low power computing devices, and earth-abundant water splitting catalysts could power the renewable energy transition, but their impact is limited by performance and manufacturability. Scalable nanomanufacturing via printing could address these needs by allowing low-cost integration of high-performance materials over large areas and in new 3D geometries.

Seminar Contact
Hosted by Professor Kenji Nomura

Addressing Large Models: Multiple and Hierarchical Universality

Seminar Speaker
Meir Feder, Tel Aviv University

Universal coding, prediction and learning consider the situation where the data generating mechanism is unknown or non-existent, and the goal of the universal predictor/learner is to compete with the best hypothesis from a given hypothesis class, either on the average or in the worst-case. Multiple universality considers the case where the relevant hypothesis class is also unknown.

Faculty Recruitment

Assistant Project Scientist - ECE - 23/24

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range:​A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $90,500-$113,600. ​
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t38-b.pdf

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: November 1, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Nov 17, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

University of California, San Diego, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Project Scientist position.

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae with complete publication list, and separate statements summarizing research interests, and past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions. For further information about contributions to diversity statements, see http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html.

Salary is based on published UC San Diego pay scales and competitive market conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

 

Reference requirements

  • 3-4 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03831

Help contact: vluangraj@ucsd.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

TILOS Postdoctoral Scholar

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range:​A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $64,480-$77,327. ​
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf]​“Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: December 12, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Institute for Learning-enabled Optimization at Scale, TILOS, an NSF-funded Artificial Intelligence Institute at University of California, San Diego has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Scholars.

Successful candidates will conduct research on the foundations of AI and optimization, and for use-cases of chip design, robotics, or communication networks. The postdoctoral scholars will be based at UC San Diego, be mentored by one or more researchers and PIs, and may spend up to one quarter per year at partner institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas at Austin, and Yale University. Applicants are encouraged to consult the current research initiatives on the TILOS website: https://tilos.ai.

Positions are normally for two years and may include concurrent teaching in an academic department. Appointments and salary are commensurate with research experience and accomplishments following current UC San Diego guidelines.

Lab: (https://www.tilos.ai/)
Department: (https://datascience.ucsd.edu/)

Labhttps://www.tilos.ai/

Departmenthttps://datascience.ucsd.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD completed or nearing completion (CPhil) by time of application, in one of the following fields: computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics or a field related to optimization, chip design, robotics, or communication networks.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD conferred by time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Exceptional, self-motivated candidates with outstanding research records are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with experience in teaching and/or contributing to an academic climate of equity, diversity, and inclusion, are preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

 

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
  • Publications: minimum of 2 samples
  • Teaching Statement - Teaching philosophy and/or experience. (Optional)

 

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03867

Help contact: sltam@ucsd.edu

ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

JOB LOCATION

La Jolla, CA

Temporary Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $66,259-$109,516. ​The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: May 30, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is currently accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) .

Lecturers will teach courses at the undergraduate or graduate level in the areas of electrical and computer engineering.

Please see the Course Catalog for a complete listing of the courses we offer. https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ECE.html

The Jacobs School of Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates with experience with activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted as teaching needs arise throughout the academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years industry experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent industry experience such as a minimum presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings

Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related area.
1+ years teaching in University environment

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Teaching Evaluations - Most Recent Teaching Evaluations, if Available. If Not Available, a Letter of Reference Attesting to Your Teaching Ability.
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 2 required (contact information only)

 

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03951

Help contact: megorman@ucsd.edu

ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

JOB LOCATION

La Jolla, CA

 
 
 

Organic Nervetronics: Neuromorphic Bioelectronics

Seminar Speaker
Tae-Woo Lee, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University

Organic nervetronics is a new field of neuroprosthetics in which electrophysiological signals are relayed by the organic artificial synapses and artificial neurons instead of damaged nerves in the body. Artificial synapses and neurons can emulate the functions of biological sensorimotor  nerves with electric circuits integrated with sensors and actuators. Herein organic electronics emerged as attractive candidates for composing nervetronics based on easy tunability of material properties, good solution processability, and biocompatibility.

Emerging Computational Imaging Inverse Problems: From Theory to Algorithms

Seminar Speaker
Dr. Shirin Jalali, ECE, Rutgers University

In this talk, I will focus on two challenging imaging systems: snapshot compressive imaging and coherent imaging under speckle noise interference. I will begin by reviewing the core mathematical modeling of the inverse problem corresponding to each system. I will develop a maximum likelihood estimator (MLE)-based optimization for each, employing untrained neural networks (NNs) to model the source structure.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department traces its roots back to the establishment of the Applied Electrophysics department in 1965, under its founding chair Henry Booker. Through a succession of department realignments emerged today’s ECE in 1987, when the then-combined Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department was split into two departments. Since then, ECE has earned a world-class reputation for producing top-notch engineers for industry and academia.

By the Numbers

$38M+

In Research
Expenditures

17,000+

Alumni

2,200+

Remarkable
Students

65

Award-Winning
Faculty