- Where
- University of Wisconsin Madison
- Level
- Junior
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Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Professor
Job Summary:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Robotics, Automation, Autonomous Systems, and embodied Artificial Intelligence https://engineering.wisc.edu/research/moonshots/ >.
We seek candidates with a vision to address societally impactful problems in any area(s) of robotics, automation, autonomous systems, and embodied AI and to strengthen, broaden and deepen the research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Interests include but are not limited to: control of robots and autonomous systems; modeling, sensing, perception, and decision making; manipulation and physical interaction; robotic structures, materials, dynamics, and actuations. In addition, research in related areas including Real-to-Sim-to-Real, machine learning, and artificial intelligence approaches to robotics, automation, and autonomous systems are of interest.
While both theoretical and applied research is of interest, we are particularly interested in candidates that can articulate a clear vision of how their research will translate from research to practice in the broad context of Mechanical Engineering applications. Research in these areas is anticipated to lead to breakthroughs in applications such as: autonomous operation in challenging contexts (e.g. autonomous experimentation, medical robotics, human environments, aerospace, extraterrestrial exploration); automation and autonomous systems that can accelerate manufacturing, materials, and mechanical science discoveries and technology innovations beyond what is possible with conventional approaches; manipulation in complex tasks (e.g. material handling, agriculture/farming, medicine, manufacturing, construction, exploration); mobility in unstructured environments in air, land, sea, and space; human-robot physical cooperation; and space robotics.
The UW Mechanical Engineering Department is a leader in Robotics and Autonomous Systems research and education. We have world-class facilities, and ongoing transformations to the curriculum to educate thought leaders in these emerging fields.
Additional facilities for Robotics, Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems are included in the new UW Engineering building, currently under construction. Where appropriate, new hires may also contribute to the new and growing Aerospace Engineering program.
The department welcomes candidates who transcend the traditional boundaries of Mechanical Engineering and can incorporate insights from Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering or related disciplines to holistically address high impact societal problems related to the areas described above. Candidates should articulate how their research will engage and attract Mechanical Engineering students from all backgrounds.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering advances the mission of the College of Engineering to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for all members of our community.
Additional Information:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is rapidly expanding, with growing student enrollment and a dynamic wave of faculty hires, making it one of the university’s most vibrant and fast-evolving departments. The Department offers and fosters a transdisciplinary research and educational environment and provides the infrastructure to address grand technological challenges. The Department also strives to create a culture of belonging for all members of our growing department. Candidates who can contribute to these priorities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas in their…