Lecturer in Robot Learning

About this role

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post of Lecturer in Robot Learning

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering both fundamental knowledge and innovative engineering content, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong academic background with practical hands-on industry experience

Individuals will have the opportunity to pursue their intellectual interests within a dynamic community of research-active staff in the world-renowned Bristol Robotics Laboratory, to engage with ongoing projects and contribute to scholarly activities such as publications and proposal development. If you have an established research portfolio or clear plans to develop one within the scope of Robot Learning, we encourage you to apply.

About you

We require candidates who have a broad set of skills, enabling them to teach in-depth knowledge of academic theory and/or practice in core concepts of Robotics and AI, and to guide students through concepts related to robotics, such as perception, task and motion planning, control and robot learning. Capability in applying systems engineering principles to robotics and digital twin applications is also welcome.

The successful applicant will have, or be near to the completion of, a Doctoral-level qualification in Robotics, AI, or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, a qualification equivalent to postgraduate degree level (or above) in a related discipline, together with professional/industry experience. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education are advantageous.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas. A portfolio of research that relates to the University’s Transforming Futures Research Strategy 2020-2030, aligned to topics such as Harnessing Creativity and Technology and being in line with the University’s ethics, is essential.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, an onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority background and/or female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Rana Al Barazi (rana.albarazi@uwe.ac.uk) or Lars Kunze (Lars.Kunze@uwe.ac.uk).

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time.

This role is campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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