Faculty in Robotics
Join a founding team at the newly established Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence at VinUniversity.
Best for:Best for experienced robotics researchers and academics looking to build a new research center from the ground up.
Overview
VinUniversity is seeking applications for an open-rank faculty position to join the newly established Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (CREI). The successful candidate will collaborate with the Chief Scientific Officer to define the center's research agenda, develop laboratory infrastructure, and build an international profile. This founding role offers the opportunity to establish an independent research program while contributing to interdisciplinary projects across the university. Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service, with a commitment to fostering innovation in the robotics ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an internationally competitive research program in robotics or embodied intelligence.
- Publish high-impact research in leading peer-reviewed journals and top-tier international conferences.
- Secure competitive external research funding and participate in multi-institutional grant proposals.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including curriculum development and laboratory design.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Oversee the setup and development of CREI research laboratories, including equipment procurement and safety protocols.
- Contribute to university service through committee participation, faculty recruitment, and program development.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Control, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline.
Language: English proficiency is required for teaching and research activities.
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of scholarly achievement through publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, high-quality research.
- Proven track record or strong potential for securing external research funding.
- Commitment to student-centered, active, and authentic teaching methods.
- Experience in defining and managing laboratory infrastructure and safety protocols.
- Must hold a PhD in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
- Assistant Professor candidates should have postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
- Associate Professor candidates must have at least 5 years of success as a Principal Investigator.
- Professor candidates must have 10+ years of sustained, high-impact research leadership.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-31
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official university career portal. Ensure all required documentation is prepared according to the portal instructions.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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