NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time professor (open rank) in Robotics and Embodied AI, with a start date of September 1, 2026. We seek creative, ambitious candidates who are passionate about both research and education in robotics and embodied AI. This faculty search is led by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), and appointments will be in MAE, with the possibility of a joint appointment in other departments depending on the candidate’s interests and experience. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the NYU Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (CREO), and we expect the candidate to contribute to the center's activities and help transform it into a leading hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields, but remains largely confined to the virtual world inside computers. The next technological revolution will occur as AI steps into the physical world. When robots, vehicles, and cities interact intelligently with the environment, new capabilities and societal impacts follow. NYU CREO strives to pioneer this next era of Intelligent Machines. Our goal is to lead the embodied intelligence revolution at the convergence of robotics, AI, and systems engineering.

Areas of Interest:

We welcome excellent applicants across the broad spectrum of robotics or embodied AI, spanning theory, computation, hardware, and application domains (including but not limited to manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, mobility, healthcare, or urban environments). Interdisciplinary research that leverages NYU’s strengths across engineering, computer science, and the broader university is strongly encouraged.

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research (publications, scholarship, plans for external funding) and for high-quality teaching and mentoring.
• Evidence of the ability to develop an independent research program and to collaborate broadly across disciplines.

Please submit the following materials through the "Apply Now" button.

• Cover letter describing research and teaching interests and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae.
•  Research statement.
• Teaching statement including teaching experience and interests.
• Up to three representative publications (PDFs).
• Contact information for at least three references (letters may be requested at a later stage).
• Any additional documents (optional).

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is Fall 2026 (flexible). If appropriate: Should you have any questions please contact: Chen Feng at: cfeng@nyu.edu, Ludovic Righetti at: ludovic.righetti@nyu.edu

About Us

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU?s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by a historic commitment investment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University?s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon?s Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school?s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and diverse perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.

We aspire to create a climate where inclusion is not only appreciated but also considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for, and who possess an interest in, working in broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life.

The newly established NYU Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (CREO) unites leading researchers from across NYU to advance cutting-edge research and education in robotics and embodied AI. CREO fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration across perception, learning, planning, hardware, systems, and real-world applications, with a strong emphasis on urban environments and infrastructure. The center features approximately 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art experimental robotics facilities.

In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary (for 9-month) range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000 for the Assistant Professor rank, $150,000 - $240,000 for the Associate Professor rank and $175,000 - $275,000 for the Professor rank. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate?s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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