Robotics - Faculty Positions

Robotics - Open Rank Faculty Positions

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting‑edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Robotics was established in 2023 and is in the fast‑growing phase. We welcome applications to the faculty position at all levels (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor). The Department focuses on AI‑based robotics research for the future of human society. Fields of research include foundation models for robots in various real‑world environments; reinforcement learning of robot control for manipulation and mobility in unstructured dynamic environments;

humanoid robotics including whole‑body imitation learning, human‑motion understanding, human‑robot interactions using linguistic, psychological and cognitive tokens; and data‑science of robots and humans including multimodal data acquisition. The real‑world scope of application spans industrial, agricultural, household, healthcare, urban, natural, and planetary environments.

MBZUAI is the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to AI and is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the field. Since its establishment in 2019, MBZUAI has grown into a top‑ranked AI institution, currently hosting over 80 world‑class faculty and 330+ graduate students and ranking among the top 10 AI universities worldwide. With ambitious plans to expand from 8 to over 20 AI departments and grow its faculty from 84 to 300 by 2030, MBZUAI is on a fast‑track growth trajectory.

By integrating academia, industry, and government collaboration, we are driving AI innovation to address real‑world challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and beyond.

• Top‑Tier Compensation – Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding and Resources – MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry
• Exceptional Benefits
  • Comprehensive health & life insurance
  • Relocation support for international faculty
• State‑of‑the‑Art Research Facilities – Cutting‑edge AI labs and high‑performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi – World’s safest city, year‑round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations – Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

This position requires a PhD in Robotics or a related field in Computer Science or Engineering. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence and future vision in conducting research, and motivation for teaching and mentoring students.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy
• List of key publications for last five years and Google Scholar H‑Index
• Name and contact details for three referees (referees will be contacted during the recruitment process to upload their reference letter via Interfolio)

MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits faculty from around the world. The university is an equal opportunity employer. MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a) which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran or disability status, and all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.