Assistant / Associate Professor Faculty Positions in Robotics Physical AI - Manipulation

MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; United Arab Emirates; Vor Ort; AED 520.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries

Relocation support for international

Comprehensive health & life insurance

State-of-the-art research facilities

Abu Dhabi living

Industry & government collaborations

Zusammenfassung

MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (MBZUAI) invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Robotics focusing on manipulation, planning, and control for physical AI. Candidates should connect research with human–robot interaction and integrate with physical robotic platforms.

Opportunities for collaboration span industry, government, and other institutions. The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Robotics or related field in CS or Engineering.
• Proven track record in high-quality instruction and mentorship.
• Ability to develop and update curriculum.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality instruction and mentoring to students.
• Develop and update the curriculum for robotics and AI courses.
• Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions.
• Advance research in manipulation, planning and control for physical AI.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Robotics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Organisation/Company MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Jun 2027 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Arab Emirates Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division - Assistant/Associate Professor Faculty Positions in Robotics Physical AI - Manipulation

Deadline

Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Robotics Area within the Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at MBZUAI invites applications for a faculty position focused on manipulation, planning, and control for physical AI. We seek candidates whose research connects these areas with human–robot interaction and integrates with physical robotic platforms. We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, robotics, and related fields. Faculty members will have opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions to address challenges in physical AI and develop solutions with real-world impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring of students, contributing to curriculum development, and will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers. We are seeking faculty at Assistant / Associate Professor Levels.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for good. The UAE’s visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent, conduct advanced research, foster an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer science, AI, bioscience, humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking academic research initiatives are developing future solutions that will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health & life insurance
  • Relocation support for international faculty
• Build State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi: World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

Qualifications

This position requires a PhD in Robotics or a related field in Computer Science or Engineering. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and passion for mentoring students.