Associate Professor - Software Architectures for Robotics

Associate Professor - Software Architectures for Robotics

SEK Education Group
SEK Education Group
Villanueva de la Cañada, SpainCompetitiveOn-siteAdded 29 days agoMidFixed Term

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About the role

Camilo José Cela University, through the Higher Polytechnic School of Technology and Science, is seeking to incorporate an Associate Professor to teach the subject Software Architectures for Robotics in the Degree in Robotics Engineering and Artificial Intelligence during the 2026-2027 academic year.

We are looking for an active professional who wants to combine their professional activity with university teaching, bringing a practical and up-to-date vision of software development for robotic systems and industrial automation.

What you'll do

Functions

• Delivering theoretical and practical teaching.
• Designing, preparing, and supervising laboratory practicals.
• Tutoring and monitoring students.
• Assessing activities, projects, and tests for the subject.
• Coordinating with the teaching team of the degree program and participating in academic activities.

What we're looking for

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related fields.
• Professional experience in software development for robotics, automation, or industrial systems.
• Solid knowledge of:

  • ROS and/or ROS2.

  • Software architectures for robotic systems.

  • Distributed systems and inter-process communications.

  • Development, debugging, and simulation tools.

  • Integration of industrial automation systems.

  • Programming in C++ and/or Python.

Nice to have

It will be especially valued

• Experience with industrial robotics platforms such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, or similar.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as ROBOGUIDE, Gazebo, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of DDS, QoS, and real-time communications.
• Experience integrating robots with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in continuous integration, version control (Git), and software development methodologies.
• University teaching experience or specialized technical training.
• PhD or doctoral studies in related areas.

What you'll get

We offer

• Joining the Higher School of Technology and Science at Camilo Camilo José Cela University.
• Participation in an innovative degree program in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering.
• Flexibility to combine professional activity with teaching.
• Collaboration with a highly specialized academic team and opportunities to participate in teaching innovation and research projects.
• Start date during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Competencias personales

• Ability to convey technical knowledge clearly and in an applied manner.
• Orientation toward project-based learning and problem-solving.
• Initiative, teamwork skills, and an innovation-driven mindset.
• Interest in knowledge transfer between the university and industry.

Additional information

Location: UCJC Castellana.

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