Professor in Robotics / Embodied AI (Open Rank)

NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time professor (open rank) in Robotics and Embodied AI, with 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) (https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering) , and appointments will be in MAE, with the possibility of a joint appointment in other departments depending on the candidate’s 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 center's activities and help transform it into a leading hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation

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