Research Associate in Robotics

University of Bristol - Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Location:	Bristol
Salary:	£38,249 to £44,128 Grade I, per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	2nd May 2025
Closes:	1st June 2025
Job Ref:	ACAD108069

The role

A Postdoctoral Researcher position (Research Associate) in bimanual dexterous manipulation is available to support the activities of the University of Bristol and Bristol Robotics Laboratory on the €7M Horizon Europe-funded project ‘MANiBOT’ on advancing the physical intelligence of robots toward human-like bimanual object manipulation. The role will introduce a novel technological framework for enabling robots to perform complex object manipulation tasks, allowing them to efficiently manipulate highly diverse objects with various properties in terms of shape, size and physical characteristics similarly to how humans do. 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 Dexterous Robotics Research Group (www.bristolroboticslab.com/dexterous-robotics) at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (www.bristolroboticslab.com), leaders in robotics technology innovation.

What will you be doing?

During this project you will:

Work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-institute team on the development of dexterous tactile robotic technologies for bimanual manipulation.
To generate tangible output from research including publication, conference presentations and demonstrator devices.

You should apply if

You have, or are expected to receive, a PhD in dexterous robotics or related disciplines.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact:

Prof. Nathan Lepora n.lepora@bristol.ac.uk

Dr Efi Psomopoulou efi.psomopoulou@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://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 30/4/2027

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course.

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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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