Assistant Professor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, England Posted oct 27, 2025

Full Time
GBP 115,000 – GBP 118,000 per year
Onsite
Entry Level

Job description

This Assistant Professor role is focused on the candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering. It would suit someone who can bring handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

What the work leans on

This position may be appointed to 25% or a more suitable fraction in the Robotics Engineering Department, as agreed by the successful candidate and the two departments. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human–robot interaction, smart health, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0, mechatroni.

Where the technical work sits

  • The candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.

Technical requirements

  • Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential.
  • Have a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, robotics engineering, or another relevant discipline.
  • For experienced candidates, rank will be commensurate with experience.

What helps delivery stay steady

Handling site-by-site responsibilities with consistency and care. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, a. Strong professional approach.

Practical details

  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity.
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