A new Robotics Research Institute is currently being established in the Faculty of Engineering at the Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Candidates with experience in (i) Medical/Bio Robotics, (ii) UGVs (iii) UAVs (iv) Autonomous Navigation, Grasping and Manipulation and (v) Remote Handling, will be particularly welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will join the Faculty of Engineering at KUSTAR and pursue research in Robotics. They will have the opportunity to initiate and lead funded projects and work in interdisciplinary teams. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Engineering and perform administrative work.
Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research is a new multicultural, coeducational institution with significant support from the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In pursuit of a grand vision to be recognized as a leading international research university that cultivates and sustains an academic culture founded on critical thinking, human values, interdisciplinary pursuits, technical excellence, and lifelong learning. The University insists on the highest standards of academic excellence in all that it does, balancing demands for rapid growth with an uncompromising commitment to quality. It is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by developing a challenging, rewarding, and enriching intellectual environment and by providing world-class facilities and resources. It is also committed to graduating a superlative cadre of scientists and engineers who will be leaders and innovators in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the region, and the world.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) and a proven ability to do excellent scientific research in Robotics, as evidenced by their publications. For faculty positions, candidates should have demonstrated potential for quality teaching.
To apply please send your CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of references highlighting “Robotics (KU-139)” in the subject line to: careers@kustar.ac.ae with lakmal.seneviratne@kustar.ac.ae in copy.

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