Offer Description
The IE School of Science and Technology at IE University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Industrial Engineering, with a specialization in Manufacturing Systems and Engineering. The position may be offered at the tenure-track or tenured level, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
We welcome applications from outstanding early-career researchers, including new PhD graduates and doctoral candidates who expect to complete their PhD before the appointment begins, as well as established scholars with a strong record of high-quality research, academic publications, and competitive research funding.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas such as Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Production Systems, Industrial Instrumentation for Automation, and Cyber-physical systems and digital manufacturing. They will also be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and secure funding through competitive national and international research programs.
Spanish language skills are not required. Our working language is English. Both our faculty and student body are highly international.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses one or more of the following areas:
- Advanced manufacturing systems and technologies
- Warehousing, Smart manufacturing, Industry X.0
- Digital manufacturing, digital twins, and cyber-physical production systems
- Manufacturing processes, process modeling, monitoring, and optimization
- Robotics, industrial automation, and human–robot collaboration
- Computer-aided design, manufacturing, and engineering
- Production systems design, planning, scheduling, and control
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics for manufacturing
- Sustainable manufacturing, circular production systems, and industrial decarbonization
- Quality engineering, reliability, maintenance, and industrial asset management
- Human-centered manufacturing, ergonomics, and the future of work
Candidates working at the intersection of these areas or applying multidisciplinary approaches to emerging challenges in manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and sustainability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Where to apply
Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/192904
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Industrial engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas such as Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Production Systems, Industrial Instrumentation for Automation, and Cyber-physical systems and digital manufacturing. They will also be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and secure funding through competitive national and international research programs.
Specific Requirements: A PhD before the appointment is required.
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Research Field: Engineering » Industrial engineering
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
- A competitive research start-up package, providing seed funding for relocation, travel, and essential resources to launch research activities at IE University.
- State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
- A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
- Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
- Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
- Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.
Selection process: Applications received before November 1st, 2026, will receive full consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Website for additional job details: https://apply.interfolio.com/192904
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IE University
Country: Spain
State/Province: Madrid
City: Madrid
Postal Code: 28046
Street: Paseo de la Castellana 259 Torre Caleido
