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Research Associate/Research Fellow - Safe Robotics & Autonomy

University of York - Department of Computer Science

Location: York
Salary: £35,308 to £52,841 per annum, Grade 6/7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 21st March 2023
Closes: 18th April 2023
Job Ref: 12103

Department

The successful applicant(s) will join the Assuring Autonomy International Programme (AAIP) (https://www.york.ac.uk/assuring-autonomy/) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. The AAIP is an exciting £12 million initiative funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation and the University of York to spearhead research in the safety of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) in a range of application domains including healthcare and autonomous driving.

Role

The roles can be filled at Grade 7 or Grade 6.

In this role you will be working on key aspects of the safety of RAS, such as the analysis of unmanned operation in complex environments, the validation of perception systems and the assurance of autonomous decision making. You will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects undertaken in collaboration with external companies and other academic institutions (https://www.york.ac.uk/assuring-autonomy/projects/). You will be part of a vibrant and growing team of research, teaching and professional services staff, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with our research fellows and partners. You will play a key role in ensuring that the work of the programme has a substantial real-world impact. In more general terms, you will be expected to:

  • Conduct research and contribute to and/or lead on the production of research outputs and research outcomes
  • Participate actively in the planning and management of research projects, including supervising the work of others and providing expert advice and guidance (Grade 7 only)
  • Contribute to and/or lead the obtaining of external research funding
  • Support demonstrator projects through collaboration with project partners
  • Write up research results and dissemination through publications, seminar and conference presentations and public engagement and outreach activities
  • Assist with postgraduate teaching in own area of expertise (Grade 6 only)

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

We are looking for someone with strong technical, interpersonal and communication skills who is able to work effectively with a range of industrial and academic partners. In particular you must have:

  • A first degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and a PhD in STEM or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of safety engineering/assurance and RAS technologies
  • Highly developed communication skills, the ability to write up research work for publication, and the ability to engage with wider audiences including the public
  • Experience of independent and collaborative research using a range of research techniques and methodologies
  • Experience of working on RAS or similar complex systems and/or on safety, in industry or academia evidenced through research publications/ reports, and experience of dissemination of results to a range of audiences (Grade 7 only)
  • A collaborative ethos and willingness to work proactively with work colleagues and other institutions

Interview date: TBC

For informal enquiries: contact Prof John McDermid by email (john.mcdermid@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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