Location: | Bristol |
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Salary: | £37,099 to £41,732 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 17th May 2024 |
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Closes: | 2nd June 2024 |
Job Ref: | ACAD107533 |
The role
One Postdoctoral Researcher position (Research Associate) in soft robotics and tactile robotics is available to support the activities of the University of Bristol and Bristol Robotics Laboratory on the £6 million ISCF Research Centre for Smart, Collaborative Industrial Robots (CESCIR) (gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V062158/1).
The role will develop soft, tactile and dextrous robotic technologies for next-generation industrial applications and human-robot collaboration.
We are looking for world-class researchers with a high degree of innovative spirit and enthusiasm to operate at the very cutting edge of robotics and manufacturing research. You will be a member of the Bristol SoftLab (www.bristol.ac.uk/softlab) and Tactile Robotics (www.bristol.ac.uk/engineering/research/tactile-robotics) groups at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (www.bristolroboticslab.com), leaders in robotics technology innovation.
What will you be doing?
During this project you will:
You should apply if
You have, or are expected to receive, a PhD in soft robotics, tactile robotics or related disciplines.
Additional information
For informal queries please contact Professor Nathan Lepora n.lepora@bristol.ac.uk.
To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:
https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 13 June 2024.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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