Professor in Robotics Embodied AI (Open Rank)
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time professor (open rank) in Robotics and Embodied AIwith a start date of September 1 2026. We seek creative ambitious candidates who are passionate about both research and education in robotics and embodied AI. This faculty search is led by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and appointments will be in MAE with the possibility of a joint appointment in other departments depending on the candidates interests and experience. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the NYU Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (CREO) and we expect the candidate to contribute to the centers activities and help transform it into a leading hub for interdisciplinary research education and innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields but remains largely confined to the virtual world inside computers. The next technological revolution will occur as AI steps into the physical world. When robots vehicles and cities interact intelligently with the environment new capabilities and societal impacts follow. NYU CREO strives to pioneer this next era of Intelligent Machines. Our goal is to lead the embodied intelligence revolution at the convergence of robotics AI and systems engineering.
Areas of Interest:
We welcome excellent applicants across the broad spectrum of robotics or embodied AI spanning theory computation hardware and application domains (including but not limited to manufacturing construction infrastructure mobility healthcare or urban environments). Interdisciplinary research that leverages NYUs strengths across engineering computer science and the broader university is strongly encouraged.
- Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in research (publications scholarship plans for external funding) and for high-quality teaching and mentoring.
- Evidence of the ability to develop an independent research program and to collaborate broadly across disciplines.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- AI
- Classroom Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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