Robotics and Automation Assistant​/Associate​/Professor

Robotics and Automation - Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Working Title:

Robotics and Automation – Open Rank – Assistant/Associate/Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Job Location:

Department – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

About the Department
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is the largest in the state and among the largest and most prominent in the nation. The department offers Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE). It also offers an accelerated BS/MS degree in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.

The strengths of the department include the thermal sciences, particularly thermal fluids, fluid mechanics, and combustion; mechanical sciences, including manufacturing mechanics, structural dynamics, materials, and controls; and the aerospace sciences, particularly aerodynamics, aircraft design, hypersonics, propulsion, flight research using UAVs, and computational fluid dynamics.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 1000 undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, and highly recognized faculty. Our vision is to place NC State University at the forefront of mechanical and aerospace engineering education, research and outreach programs. For more information, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The Department invites applications from dynamic researchers and educators committed to advancing technologies that improve lives and strengthen industry partnerships across the Research Triangle and beyond. In this role you will contribute significantly to the department’s mission through a balanced portfolio of research, teaching, and service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research Leadership: Develop and maintain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in robotics and automation. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
  • Autonomous systems and intelligent robotics
  • Soft and bio‑inspired robotics
  • Wearable and assistive robotics for healthcare
  • Human–robot interaction and collaborative robotics
  • Robotic manipulation and locomotion
  • Mechatronics, sensing, and control
  • Manufacturing robotics and systems integration
  • AI and machine learning applications in robotics
• Teaching Excellence: Deliver high‑quality instruction in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Engage students through innovative teaching methods and contribute to curriculum development.
• Academic Service: Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. This includes committee work, student advising, and contributing to the academic community through outreach and collaboration.
• Mentorship and Leadership (for Associate or Full Professor candidates):
  Provide mentorship to junior faculty and graduate students. Demonstrate leadership within the department and contribute to its strategic growth in robotics and automation.
• Collaboration and Engagement: Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within NC State and with external partners, including those in Research Triangle Park and neighboring institutions such as UNC‑Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Other Responsibilities

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, completed before the start date.
• Demonstrated excellence and potential in research, teaching, and service.

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