Tenured Professor in Marine Robotics

About the role

The Department of Ocean Engineering seeks a full‑time tenured professor to join its faculty on a 9‑month academic appointment, with the possibility of a summer appointment subject to funding. The position focuses on marine robotics and will begin on 1 January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research in marine robotics and autonomous underwater systems.
• Develop and sustain a self‑funding research program, including grant acquisition and laboratory management.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ocean engineering, robotics, and related subjects.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, supervising theses and research projects.
• Contribute to departmental service, curriculum development, and outreach activities.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in electrical and computer engineering or a closely related field.
• More than ten years of university‑level experience, including research lab or center management.
• Demonstrated record of research excellence, innovation, and successful student mentorship.
• Commitment to collegial service and the ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

• Marine robotics and autonomy.
• Design of advanced autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems.
• Field robotics, decentralized control, and estimation techniques.
• Stochastic control methods.

What we offer

• Tenured faculty position with a 9‑month appointment.
• Potential additional summer appointment based on need and funding.
• Opportunities to build a self‑sustaining research program within a leading engineering college.