Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenured Full Professor and Ira R. Cohen Chair in Computer Science and Cancer Research, an endowed chair position. All applications of computer science to cancer research, including theoretical approaches and applied, are of interest. The selected recipient will be a member or associate member of cancer.illinois.edu (CCIL).

Successful candidates should have established a significant record of computer science research related to cancer biology and/or treatment, and will have achieved distinction in their research. Candidates are expected to maintain an impactful research program in cancer research, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the school, the university, and the profession.

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate program in computer science is ranked fifth in the nation. Our school has more than 145 faculty covering the full range of both theoretical and applied computer science research, with 27 ACM Fellows, 26 IEEE fellows, and 3 members of the National Academy of Engineering (see the full list of national and international awards). We also lead 3 NSF AI Research Institutes, and participate in many interdisciplinary research collaborations across campus, the nation, and the world.

Faculty and students at Illinois benefit from access to world-class experimental and computational facilities across campus, including: cancer.illinois.edu, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Coordinated Science Laboratory, Materials Research Laboratory, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications. A doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field is required at the start date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $170,000 - $250,000 for a 9-month service basis, paid over 12 months. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization options., This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

We have an active and successful Dual Career Academic Couples Program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance).

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.