Assistant Professor, Robotics
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to strengthen the department’s research activities in robotics and mechatronics. Areas of interest include the mechanics and physics foundations of robotics and applications in medicine and rehabilitation, manufacturing and industrial automation, space, and experimental models in physics, biology, and ecology. The successful candidate will establish a dynamic research group, contribute as an interactive member of the faculty, participate in interdisciplinary research and training, and excel in teaching. The position includes teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline by the time of hire.
- An outstanding research record demonstrating originality in addressing significant questions in the field.
Responsibilities
- Establish a dynamic research group in robotics and mechatronics.
- Participate as an interactive member of the faculty.
- Participate in interdisciplinary research and training.
- Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
