Mei Yang

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2026. This faculty opening is centered on integrated circuit design , VLSI , and semiconductor device fabrication and manufacturing . The department is especially interested in candidates whose expertise spans design, verification, testing, and fabrication of integrated circuits for digital, analog, and mixed-signal systems; RF and microwave circuits; photonic integrated circuits; emerging micro/nanoelectronics; quantum circuits; neuromorphic engineering; AI-assisted chip design; semiconductor device manufacturing; packaging; heterogeneous integration; and related circuit/system design and synthesis applications. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, sustainable, grant-funded research program, publish in reputable high-impact journals, and obtain extramural funding from competitive agencies. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in the relevant areas, along with supervision of Masters and Doctoral students and service to the department, college, university, and profession. This is a job-style academic opening rather than a scholarship or studentship. Applicants should have strong theoretical, experimental, and/or industrial experience and a clear plan for competitive grant acquisition. The post does not mention a salary, stipend, or tuition support. Application materials should be submitted through the link provided in the post. The deadline is associated with the Fall 2026 cycle, normalized here as 2026-12-28.