Assistant Professor, Frontiers in Robotics & Physical AI

Physics World; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on robotics, intelligent systems, and related areas. Successful candidates will develop a vibrant research program, teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and engage across multidisciplinary centers and disciplines.

The department emphasizes societal impact and collaboration within Boston's rich engineering ecosystem, offering opportunities in energy,

Qualifications

• Leading Assistant Professor tenure-track candidates will hold a PhD in Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels within their home department and in cross-college offerings.
• We value research that complements and enhances the department's strengths and multidisciplinary centers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead a research program aligned with robotics, intelligent systems, and related convergent areas.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within Mechanical Engineering and cross-college offerings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary centers and partners to advance societal impact of research.

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Boston University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on robotics, intelligent systems, and related areas. Successful candidates will develop a vibrant research program, teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and engage across multidisciplinary centers and disciplines.

The department emphasizes societal impact and collaboration within Boston's rich engineering ecosystem, offering opportunities in energy,