Assistant Professor: Robotics, Controls & Smart Cities

University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, starting Fall 2027 (position #004361). The department seeks candidates with expertise in robotics and controls, emphasizing large-scale systems, distributed decision-making, multi-agent learning, safe and resilient control, and networked robotics.

Candidates with a collaborative research focus are encouraged, especially in smart and sustainable cities,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field required by start date.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop high-impact sponsored research programs.
• Supervise student research and mentoring.
• Engage in service to the department and university.

Skills

Robotics

Controls

Multi-agent learning

Networked robotics

Education

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, starting Fall 2027 (position #004361). The department seeks candidates with expertise in robotics and controls, emphasizing large-scale systems, distributed decision-making, multi-agent learning, safe and resilient control, and networked robotics.

Candidates with a collaborative research focus are encouraged, especially in smart and sustainable cities,