Assistant Professor — Robotics & AI Research Leader

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham's School of Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to deliver lectures, supervise students, and lead innovative research.

You will contribute to course development, examinations, and publishing findings, while pursuing external funding and collaborating with industry. The role also involves departmental administration and promoting an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• PhD with direct relevance to engineering robotics.
• Extensive teaching experience.
• Ability to secure external or industry-linked funding.
• Strong communication, collaboration, mentoring, and academic citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Give lectures and seminars and supervise undergraduate/post-graduate students.
• Course development and innovation; participate in examinations.
• Conduct innovative research and publish papers related to robotics and AI.
• Obtain research grant funding and contribute to admin duties; support an inclusive environment.

Skills

Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

Teaching

Education

PhD in Engineering (Robotics)

Job description

The University of Birmingham's School of Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to deliver lectures, supervise students, and lead innovative research.

You will contribute to course development, examinations, and publishing findings, while pursuing external funding and collaborating with industry. The role also involves departmental administration and promoting an inclusive working environment.