Northwestern University: Assistant/Associate Professor, Robot Dexterity
Northwestern invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor in robot dexterity. It is a cross-disciplinary search in the McCormick School of Engineering, with affiliation to Mechanical Engineering and possible appointments in Materials Science, Computer Science, or Electrical and Computer Engineering. The hire will be invited to join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND ERC) at Northwestern. It suits researchers in actuation, tactile sensing, manipulation and robot learning.
What you'll do
- Lead research on robot dexterity, such as actuation, tactile sensing, haptic feedback and physics-based simulation
- Work on robot learning, foundation models for manipulation, teleoperation and perception
- Contribute to HAND ERC testbeds, outreach and partner networks
- Translate fundamental advances into real-world deployment
- Take part in other centers such as the Center for Robotics and Biosystems
Who can apply
- A PhD, or near completion of doctoral studies, in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Demonstrated research potential and a record in one or more priority areas of robot dexterity
- Interest in translating fundamental advances into deployment
- Three to five references are required
- Associate Professor candidates must be tenured, per the posting
How to apply
Upload a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement and contacts for three to five references via the web interface at the apply link. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, and for full consideration all materials including reference letters should arrive by November 30, 2026.
Official page: facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjY0NA==