Tenure-Track Robotics Scholar — Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Robotics, starting September 2027. The appointment is nine months, with a renewable 3-year initial term and potential for later renewal on the tenure track.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by appointment, show excellence in research and teaching, and plan an internationally recognized program with undergraduate and

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by appointment date.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarly research and teaching.
• Ability to develop an internationally recognized research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program in Robotics with broad impact.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students in the ME programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and mentoring in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Skills

Robotics research

Teaching excellence

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Robotics, starting September 2027. The appointment is nine months, with a renewable 3-year initial term and potential for later renewal on the tenure track.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by appointment, show excellence in research and teaching, and plan an internationally recognized program with undergraduate and