At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, you will be part of 150 years of excellence in higher education and more than 50 years of leadership in computer science, engineering, technology, and software development. As a member of the Big 10 and a distinguished, land-grant public research university, we rank among doctoral universities with the highest research activity. Listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and located in the flourishing community of Lincoln, Nebraska offers its faculty both a close-knit campus community and the chance to make an impact on a global scale.
Join Our Faculty
A complete list of open positions may be found here.
We seek candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in all aspects of computing. Areas of interest include but are not limited to:
- Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems
- Robotics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Quantum Computing
The School of Computing
The School of Computing has significant ongoing efforts in Robotics, IoT, cyber-physical systems, and embedded computing. Current research investments include:
- $17 million in active robotics funding, including five $1M+ grants from NSF, USDA, and DoD
- Facilities investment that includes a remotely accessible city-wide wireless testbed, indoor and outdoor aerial robotics facilities, access to farm test plots, a full range of computing facilities, and the Holland Computing Center
- Selection of Ag IoT as a “Big Idea” for the university system, including internal and external investment efforts
- Data Science is recognized as an important component in UNL’s research and education missions, including agriculture, software engineering, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, digital humanities, and many more.
These efforts align with the university’s 2025 commitment to invest in eight grand challenge themes, which include climate resilience, sustainable food and water security, and science, engineering, and technology for society.
About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the state's land-grant research university and ranks among Doctoral Universities with the Highest Research Activity (Carnegie CIHE).
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is centered in the flourishing community of Lincoln, the third largest city in the Big Ten.
Future Growth
The School of Computing is undergoing an exciting period of significant growth. The school recently hired 15 tenure and tenure-track faculty, including 10 from 2019-2023 and plans to continue expansion in the near future.
This expansion complements the hiring by the College of Engineering, which has hired more than 50 new faculty in the last five years and plans to continue expanding the number of faculty in the coming years.
The School of Computing and the College of Engineering are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.
Open Positions
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. View the nondiscrimination policy.
Promising candidates with interests in one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply to all of the applicable positions.
Full Professor
The Position
The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is going through a strategic expansion and invites applications for one tenured faculty position at the rank of Full Professor to begin Fall 2025. The SoC offers a collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research with other units across our campus. We seek exceptional candidates who can help lead our Robotics research and teaching programs.
As part of an exciting period of significant growth, the School hired 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members between 2019 and 2024. This expansion complements the hiring by the College of Engineering, which has hired more than 65 new faculty in the last five years and plans to continue expanding the number of faculty in the coming years. We are committed to promoting inclusive excellence of our faculty and seek to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.
Within the SoC, the NIMBUS lab is a leader in leveraging Uncrewed Aircraft Systems to interact in a field environment with numerous scientific and agricultural application areas. NIMBUS’ leadership and success have been built on the intersection of field robotics, human-robot interaction, and software engineering. UNL is taking a lead role in a $25 million federal award that will establish a Heartland Robotics Cluster and serve as an economic driver for Nebraska. The SoC is also a leader in IoT and Agricultural IoT, spearheading the Nebraska IoT Initiative through a public-private partnership. This includes collaborations on major infrastructure projects and the formation of the interlocal agency iLNK. SoC is enhancing research in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning, launching a new Data Science undergraduate major, and aiming to develop leading programs in health, agriculture, biocomputing, and robotics. The School also leads a Cybersecurity Initiative to tackle security challenges with AI and ML techniques. Additionally, our Software Engineering group is recognized for its work in Empirical Software Engineering, Testing, and Formal Methods, and is expanding into areas like Mining Software Repositories, Software Security, and Human-centered Software Engineering.
UNL is Nebraska’s land-grant research university and ranks among Doctoral Universities with the Highest Research Activity [Carnegie CIHE]. UNL is centered in the flourishing community of Lincoln, the third-largest city in the Big Ten. More information on Lincoln can be found at https://placetobelnk.com/, https://www.unl.edu/lincoln/about-lincoln, and https://www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field.
- Distinguished record in Robotics research, education, and service, qualifying for a tenured faculty position in the School of Computing.
- Skilled in building productive relationships with faculty, students, administrative leaders, and external partners across different disciplines and organizational levels.
- Ability to think broadly and lead initiatives across multiple disciplines that can benefit from deployment of robotics-related activities.
- Demonstrated passion and strategic vision for advancing SoC and CoE Robotics programs, with experience fostering or leveraging strong partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and government agencies such as STRATCOM, USDA, NSF, NASA, and DoD.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand and work collaboratively with faculty from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Proven leadership experience in strategic planning and development.
- Outstanding mentor to both graduate and undergraduate students.
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent research and scholarship.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
- A list of at least five professional references including contact information.
Note: The teaching, research, and contribution statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single PDF document and attach as “Other Document.”
Research Assistant Professor
The Position
The School of Computing and the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), is seeking applicants for a non-tenure leading Research Assistant Professor position. The successful applicant will work in a team environment whose mission is to develop robotic systems to interact closely with the natural and built environment while working with end users of these systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-impact, nationally recognized research program in a self-identified area of applied robotics research or another closely related area. They will be expected to effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, fee revenue, etc.) for research; work with interdisciplinary teams; mentor students; publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed conferences and journals; and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. The successful candidate will have strong electrical, computing, and/or mechanical engineering skills and be interested in developing a collaborative program of applied research in robotics. For example, this may include sensor development, applied robotic perception, algorithm development, or other areas of interest. We are seeking candidates with a completed doctorate at the time the appointment begins, to begin immediately and no later than January 2025. Apportionment of duties is anticipated to be 90% research and 10% service.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing leading-edge grant-funded research concerned with robotic interactions with the natural or built environment.
- Providing electrical, computational, or mechanical expertise for interdisciplinary grant writing teams.
- Collaborating with researchers on research design, data management, and data analytic procedures.
- Providing instructional/educational experiences to faculty research affiliates and graduate students.
- Mentoring staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with the NIMBUS Lab.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline at the time the appointment begins. Relevant disciplines include computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated evidence of expertise in applied robotics development.
- Demonstrated evidence of expertise in robotics-related research methods (e.g., design, development, or testing of algorithms, electrical, and/or mechanical systems).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Strong self-motivation and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage and balance the demands of multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated cross-disciplinary research experience.
- Publication record in top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals in a relevant discipline.
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent research and scholarship.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
- A list of three references.
Note: The teaching, research, and contribution statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single PDF document and attach as “Other Document.”
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Position
The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is going through a strategic expansion and invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at assistant or associate professor rank to begin Fall 2025. SoC offers a collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research with other units across our campus. We seek exceptional candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in, but not limited to, Robotics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering.
The SoC is undergoing an exciting period of significant growth and has hired 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members since 2019. This expansion complements the hiring by the College of Engineering, which has hired more than 65 new faculty in the last five years and plans to continue expanding the number of faculty in the coming years. We are committed to promoting inclusive excellence of our faculty and seek to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.
The SoC is recognized for its work in Empirical Software Engineering, Testing, and Formal Methods, and is expanding into areas like Mining Software Repositories, Software Security, and Human-centered Software Engineering. The NIMBUS lab excels in developing Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for agricultural and scientific applications, while also contributing to the $25 million Heartland Robotics Cluster. SoC is enhancing research in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning, launching a new Data Science undergraduate major, and aiming to develop leading programs in health, agriculture, biocomputing, and robotics. The school also leads a Cybersecurity Initiative to tackle security challenges with AI and ML techniques. Additionally, SoC is a leader in IoT and Agricultural IoT, spearheading the Nebraska IoT Initiative through a public-private partnership. This includes collaborations on major infrastructure projects and the formation of the interlocal agency iLNK.
UNL is Nebraska’s land-grant research university and ranks among Doctoral Universities with the Highest Research Activity [Carnegie CIHE]. UNL is centered in the flourishing community of Lincoln, the third-largest city in the Big Ten. More information on Lincoln can be found at https://aboutlincoln.unl.edu/, https://go.unl.edu/connections, https://placetobelnk.com/, and https://www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
- A record of strong scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
- Candidates at the assistant professor level must have the potential to establish a strong externally funded research program while candidates at the associate professor level are expected to have an outstanding publication record, a history of funded research, and a strong national/international reputation in their respective research areas.
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent research and scholarship.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
- A list of three professional references including contact information.
Note: The teaching, research, and contribution statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single PDF document and attach as “Other Document.”
Robotics Research Engineer (Temporary)
The Position
The NIMBUS Lab is seeking to hire a full-time temporary robotics research engineer to assist faculty researchers with meeting deliverables on multiple externally-funded research projects. This temporary appointment may be renewable, pending funding availability. The position requires the ability to develop and field test robotic systems including those for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), provide leadership to research teams comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, and work alongside faculty members to prepare technical reports and publications.
This position will manage and coordinate assigned research projects and supervise laboratory facilities within the College of Engineering in support of the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab. Support faculty researchers in the design, testing, and building of experimental hardware and software and prototypes related to robotic systems, and assist in hardening technologies for field use. Other responsibilities include: coordinating day-to-day facility use, instructing and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in the use and operation of laboratory equipment, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This position will also be responsible for helping with research reports and status/progress reports; managing and overseeing data acquisition, handling, and storage; and leveraging this data for tables, figures, etc. in support of refereed journal articles, conference papers, and research summaries.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab is a leader in field robotics with a focus on developing unique capabilities for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Our capabilities span electrical, mechanical, computing, autonomy, and human factors that allow us to build end-to-end solutions for custom single- and multi-agent UAS missions, e.g. payload transfer via cable capture, sensor emplacement. Our organization is led by three tenured professors with over 40 years of experience deploying UAS in field operations, having deployed robots on three continents; we have also successfully commercialized prior projects from the NIMBUS Lab. The expertise of the lead faculty includes: electrical and mechanical design of UAS subsystems, adaptive autonomy to predict failures and ensure success, optimization of resources and mission planning, and creating seamless workflows to enable successful deployment by end users.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, plus two years of experience in robotics industry or laboratory setting.
- Two years’ experience requirement may include time working in a robotics research laboratory setting as a student. Supervisory skills. Knowledge of and skilled in: engineering design; fabrication techniques and processes; and computer operation and data analysis. Experience must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to: follow verbal and written directions; multi-task and change work priorities quickly due to the fast-paced work environment; manage a research project with limited supervision; and work well with others in a team-oriented format.
- Candidates for this position must be US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugees or Asylees in order to work on projects subject to Export Control regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference for a Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science, or related area. Proficiency in control design, circuit board design, C/C++ software development, and analysis of mechatronic or robotic systems. Demonstrated aptitude for learning and application of theory in design and manufacturing processes. Ability to design and conduct statistically relevant experiments.
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent research and scholarship.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
- A list of three references.
Note: The teaching, research, and contribution statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single PDF document and attach as “Other Document.”
Contact Us with Questions
Direct questions to Dr. Brittany Duncan at bduncan@unl.edu