*Position Title: Adjunct Faculty / Postdoc / Lab Manager / Faculty Member/ Teacher (PhD) in Robotics (Mechanical Engineering Program) 
Reporting to: Program Head of Mechanical Engineering & Robotics 
Start Date: January 2025 
Position Type: Full-time
Number of Positions: 1-2 

 
About the Position: 
The Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) Program at Guangdong Technion—Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) invites applications for Tenure-Track Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Postdocs, Lab Managers, and Teacher positions in Robotics.  
This is an exciting opportunity for talented educators and professionals to join a leading academic institution and contribute to shaping the next generation of engineers. 
 

Relevant Courses: Advanced Robotic Lab course

Other robotics-related courses in the department:  

• Introduction to Robotics 

• Design for Manufacturing Project 

• Manufacturing Processes 

• Advanced Robotics Laboratory 

• Control Theory 

• Control System Design 

• Kinematics of Mechanisms 

• Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control of Robots 

• Introduction to Sensor-Integrated Systems 

• Digital Imaging and Signal Processing 

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses, *mentor student projects, and contribute to developing course materials and laboratory experiences.
Competitive salary and benefits are offered. 
It is important to emphasize - we are looking for outstanding candidates in all areas of robotics (including computer science, mechanical, and electrical engineering approaches).

Postdoc applicants will have the opportunity to work with advisors from either GTIIT-China and/or Technion-Haifa to conduct research and expand their research portfolio. After completing the initial term, they will be considered for a transition to a Tenure-Track Faculty position based on performance.

 
*Responsibilities: 
- Teaching: Deliver high-quality undergraduate courses in robotics and mechanical engineering. 
- Course Development: Design and enhance course content and laboratory experiences. 
- Student Mentorship: Advise and mentor students to foster a supportive learning environment. 

- Management: Will be responsible for and coordinate all of the department's robotics-related matters.

 *Responsibilities may vary in accordance with the position applied for.

Qualifications: 
- Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline as stated above. 
- Experience: Prior teaching experience in related courses is required. Industrial experience is a strong advantage. 
- Language: Proficiency in English is mandatory (all courses are taught in English). 
 
About the University: 
Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) is located in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China, and academically administered by the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. Technion is a world-renowned engineering university, consistently highly ranked, and globally recognized for excellence in research and education. 
 
GTIIT's Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Program combines disciplines such as energy, fluid and thermal sciences, dynamics, control, material mechanics, manufacturing, and mechatronics.  
The program emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making, preparing graduates to excel in both academic and industrial environments. 
 
Contract Duration: 
The position is initially for one or two years, with the possibility of renewal. 
 
Benefits: 

Position:

Faculty at the rank of Assistant, Associate and Full Professor