Assistant Professor: Physical AI & Robotics in Health Tech

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Northeastern University invites applications for open rank tenure-track or tenure-on-entry positions in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, with possible joint appointments in Engineering or CAMD, beginning in 2027-2028 or 2028-2029. This interdisciplinary hire centers on Physical AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, modeling and collaboration in health contexts. The successful candidate will develop autonomous physical AI systems for sensing and interaction with the human

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