Strategic Lead, Physical AI & Robotics Initiative

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame seeks a leadership-focused Associate Director for its Physical AI and Robotics Initiative to articulate its mission and build an interdisciplinary community advancing robotics for human flourishing.

You will collaborate across engineering, computer science, humanities, social sciences, and external partners to secure funding, develop programs, and raise the initiative's public profile over a five-year period.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Eligible degrees include Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or other doctoral-level degree.
• Experience building or organizing an interdisciplinary academic community.
• Experience developing, writing, coordinating, or supporting research proposals, grants, or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Initiative's mission into a clear strategy, priorities, programs, and activities.
• Launch and grow the Initiative during its initial five-year funding period.
• Develop structures, processes, and partnerships for long-term sustainability and expansion.
• Connect faculty, students, researchers, industry partners, and funders around the Initiative’s mission.
• Lead or contribute to grant writing and proposal development.

Skills

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Notre Dame seeks a leadership-focused Associate Director for its Physical AI and Robotics Initiative to articulate its mission and build an interdisciplinary community advancing robotics for human flourishing.

You will collaborate across engineering, computer science, humanities, social sciences, and external partners to secure funding, develop programs, and raise the initiative's public profile over a five-year period.