Embodied AI: Vision & Robotics Professor (Assistant/Associate)

MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Relocation support for international "

Research facilities

Job summary

MBZUAI invites applications for faculty positions in the Computer Vision and Robotics Area, focusing on embodied perception, robot learning, and world models. The appointee will conduct innovative research on embodied AI and evaluate on robotic platforms, while delivering coursework and mentoring students.

The position is open at Assistant or Associate Professor level, with opportunities for collaboration with industry, government, and research institutions in the UAE’s AI ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics or related field; demonstrated excellence in innovative research.
• Passion for mentoring students and developing curricula.
• Experience evaluating embodied AI systems on physical robotic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and supervise coursework.
• Mentor and advise graduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
• Collaborate with leading AI researchers and external partners.

Skills

Embodied AI

Robot learning

World models

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collab

Education

PhD in Robotics or related field

Job description

MBZUAI invites applications for faculty positions in the Computer Vision and Robotics Area, focusing on embodied perception, robot learning, and world models. The appointee will conduct innovative research on embodied AI and evaluate on robotic platforms, while delivering coursework and mentoring students.

The position is open at Assistant or Associate Professor level, with opportunities for collaboration with industry, government, and research institutions in the UAE’s AI ecosystem.