Robotics & AI Research Professor — Teaching & Leadership

Khalifa University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi invites applications for highly qualified academics to join the Department of Computer and Information Engineering as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, focusing on robotics and AI research and education.

Successful candidates will conduct internationally recognized research, publish in top journals and conferences, supervise graduate students, teach courses in robotics and AI, and contribute to curriculum development and technology transfer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in robotics and AI subjects.
• Record of successful graduate student supervision appropriate to academic experience.
• Evidence of success in securing and managing funded research projects.
• Strong publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally recognized research in robotics and artificial intelligence.
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Secure, manage, and deliver funded research projects.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, including robotic systems, AI for robotics, mapping, and localization.
• Supervise graduate students in line with academic rank and experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation in university education.
• Support collaboration, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and innovation activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate.

Skills

Publish in journals/conferences

Teaching excellence

Graduate supervision

Funded research management

Communication and collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi invites applications for highly qualified academics to join the Department of Computer and Information Engineering as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, focusing on robotics and AI research and education.

Successful candidates will conduct internationally recognized research, publish in top journals and conferences, supervise graduate students, teach courses in robotics and AI, and contribute to curriculum development and technology transfer.