Assistant or Associate Professor in Automation and Robotics

Assistant or Associate Professor in Intelligent Automation and Robotics )

Location:

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department: WMG
Position Type:
Permanent
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum (Assistant Professor) / £58,225 to £67,468 per annum (Associate Professor)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research and teaching in areas such as intelligent automation, robotics, AI‑enabled engineering systems, digital twins, adaptive control, and data‑driven manufacturing. The successful candidate will work closely with academic, industrial, and international partners to develop innovative automation and robotics solutions that address major industrial and societal challenges.

The role will involve high‑quality research, collaborative funding activity, postgraduate supervision, and research‑informed teaching within WMG’s highly interdisciplinary and industry‑focused environment. Support will be given for continued growth of research and innovation across AI‑enabled engineering workflows, adaptive robotic systems, lifecycle engineering, software‑defined automation, and intelligent industrial systems.

You will hold a PhD in Automation, Robotics, Applied AI, Engineering, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate expertise aligned to intelligent automation and robotics research.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of:

• Robotics and intelligent systems
• AI‑enabled automation and engineering workflows
• Adaptive and learning‑based robotic systems
• Vision‑based and multi‑modal perception systems
• Digital twins and lifecycle engineering
• Software‑defined or distributed automation architectures
• Data‑driven manufacturing systems

You should demonstrate the ability, or strong potential, to develop internationally recognised research through publications, collaborative projects, funding activity, and engagement with industrial and academic partners.

Candidates applying at Associate Professor level should demonstrate an established research profile and evidence of academic leadership, while Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate strong potential to develop an independent and impactful research trajectory within a collaborative environment.

We particularly welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary working, industry engagement, and translating research into real‑world impact.

• An attractive pension scheme
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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