Assistant / Associate Professor Faculty Positions in Robotics Physical AI - Manipulation
Role Overview
The Robotics Area in MBZUAI’s Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor focused on manipulation, planning, and control for physical AI.
Research should connect these areas with human–robot interaction and integrate with physical robotic platforms.
Interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, robotics, and related fields is encouraged.
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Faculty role
The Robotics Area in MBZUAI’s Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor focused on manipulation, planning, and control for physical AI.
Research should connect these areas with human–robot interaction and integrate with physical robotic platforms.
Interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, robotics, and related fields is encouraged.
Role responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development.
- Collaborate with leading AI researchers and potentially with industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Robotics or a related field in Computer Science or Engineering is required.
- Candidates should demonstrate excellence in innovative, impactful research and a passion for mentoring students.
University offerings
- The university describes competitive compensation, research funding and academic freedom, health and life insurance, and relocation support for international faculty.
- Research facilities include AI labs and high-performance computing; collaboration opportunities include industry and government partners.
Application materials
- Submit a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, key publications, Google Scholar H-index, and links to 3–5 representative papers.
- Provide reference letters or the names and contact details of three referees; referees may be contacted to upload letters through Interfolio.
- Application deadline: June 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
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