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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Tenure-track academic faculty opening in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, conducting funded research in field robotics, collaborative manipulation, or UAV control.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
English language proficiency: Demonstrated teaching excellence in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: High-impact publications in leading robotics venues (ICRA, IROS, IEEE Transactions on Robotics)
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters and research statement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $118,000 - $135,000 for 9-month appointment plus generous startup package
Application fee: Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full-time tenure-track faculty position

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official University of Florida documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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