Robotics & AI Assistant Professor - Research & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

University of Birmingham in Birmingham, UK invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The role develops new robotics teaching and builds research connecting our School with industry and partners.

The post includes a 5-year Academic Development Programme, a strong focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities to lead in multi-disciplinary teams within the Birmingham Institute for Robotics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering Robotics or closely related field.
• Industrial experience with robotics/AI desirable.
• Experience in higher education teaching and research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research in robotics and AI, publish in high-quality venues.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including practical robotics.
• Contribute to EDI initiatives and inclusive teaching practices.
• Engage with industry and international partners for research and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

Engineering

Education

PhD in Engineering/Robotics or closely related

First degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

ROS

Job description

University of Birmingham in Birmingham, UK invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The role develops new robotics teaching and builds research connecting our School with industry and partners.

The post includes a 5-year Academic Development Programme, a strong focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities to lead in multi-disciplinary teams within the Birmingham Institute for Robotics.