Research Associate in Intelligent Robotic Systems for Autonomous Manufacturing of Medicines

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate to join our exciting EPSRC funded Prosperity Partnership project that will develop new automated solutions for the manufacture of complex injectable medicines at scale. This is a multidisciplinary project (Pharmacy, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering) running across the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design.

For this post, which will be led by the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, we are seeking an individual to develop, design and build intelligent robotic systems for the smart and autonomous manufacture of injectable medicines. This intelligent system will involve the use of robotics, mechatronics, machine learning, sensing and control to ensure the autonomous collection of raw materials in the right quantities, mix them as needed and validate the final product quality without material waste.

This position is offered on a full time basis, fixed term from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 30th September.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be confident designing and building robotic/mechatronic systems
• Have experience in the use of sensors, robots, robotics software, robotic simulators, programming
• Have experience in the use of Machine Learning methods
• Have good analytical, practical and experimental skills
• Be able to create fast prototypes for testing and validation
• Be comfortable working with a range of robotic systems (e.g., robot hands, robot arms, mobile robots), and manufacturing techniques (e.g., machines, 3d printing, etc)
• Have an understanding of digital twins, augmented/virtual reality
• Be able to work as part of a team and individually
• Have experience writing, publishing and presenting results in top journals and conferences

You will work closely with other team members in Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Science.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

• Dr Uriel Martinez-Hernandez at umh21@bath.ac.uk
• Professor Vimal Dhokia at vd209@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, & community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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