Assistant or Associate Professor in Intelligent Automation and Robotics (51090-0526)

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Informal Queries For informal queries, please contact Rob Harrison (Professor Robert Harrison, Head of Automation Systems) at Robert.Harrison@warwick.ac.uk . Flexible Working We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time. WMG at the University of Warwick is undertaking a significant investment in Research & Teaching academic recruitment across several strategically important growth areas. As part of this coordinated campaign, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Intelligent Automation and Robotics to join our internationally recognised Automation Systems Group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and teaching in areas including intelligent automation, robotics, AI-enabled engineering systems, digital twins, adaptive control, and data-driven manufacturing. Working closely with academic, industrial, and international partners, the successful candidate will help develop innovative automation and robotics solutions that address major industrial and societal challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality research, collaborative funding activity, postgraduate supervision, and research-informed teaching within WMG's highly interdisciplinary and industry-focused environment. The role will support the continued growth of research and innovation across areas such as AI-enabled engineering workflows, adaptive robotic systems, lifecycle engineering, software-defined automation, and intelligent industrial systems. Appointments will be considered at either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level depending on experience, research profile, leadership trajectory, and funding track record. About You You will hold a PhD in Automation, Robotics, Applied AI, Engineering, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate expertise aligned to intelligent automation and robotics research. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of: robotics and intelligent systems AI-enabled automation and engineering workflows adaptive and learning-based robotic systems vision-based and multi-modal perception systems digital twins and lifecycle engineering software-defined or distributed automation architectures data-driven manufacturing systems You should demonstrate the ability, or strong potential, to develop internationally recognised research through publications, collaborative projects, funding activity, and engagement with industrial and academic partners. Candidates applying at Associate Professor level should demonstrate an established research profile and evidence of academic leadership, while Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate strong potential to develop an independent and impactful research trajectory within a collaborative environment. We particularly welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary working, industry engagement, and translating research into real-world impact. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below. About the Department The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award. Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre . Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre . Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here . About the University We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. * Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent .** Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ . * World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021 How to Apply CLOSING DEADLINE : Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please: 1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment). 2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position. 3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below). Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmed Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal wi

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