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Assistant Professor in Robotics (#4407)

Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

Position Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in robotics, with an expected start date of August 2027.

We seek candidates conducting foundational research in robotics and autonomy with broad applications across manufacturing, aerospace, space, defense, and energy.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Embodied AI, physical intelligence, and learning-enabled robotics; Robotic manipulation and locomotion; Mobile robotics and autonomous systems; Robotics and automation for advanced manufacturing; and Soft, continuum, and compliant robotic systems.

Research that complements and expands existing departmental strengths is particularly encouraged. Relevant faculty expertise includes digital twins and AI for manufacturing, human–robot interaction, assisted driving, traffic-flow automation, bio-inspired robotics, multi-robot systems and

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Job ID: 281349

Lecturer Pool – Mechanical Engineering – College of Engineering
University of California Berkeley

Lecturer Pool – Mechanical Engineering – College of Engineering

Position overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current scale for this position: Salary Scales TSP hourly rate is $65. The current full-time salary for Lecturer positions is $78,314 – $207,711. Starting salary is commensurate with highest degree, teaching experience, and equity within the department.

Percent time: Lecturers: 7% – 100% in any given semester.
TSP: Hourly (4-40 hours per week)

Anticipated start: January 1 for Spring appointment
August 1 for Fall appointments
July 1 for AY appointments
Summer sessions: Various dates between May – August

Position duration: Positions can be one semester or academic year.

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