Lecturer/Reader in Robot Systems Job in UK (Oct-2023)

The University of Edinburgh – Informatics, Science and Engineering seeking Lecturer/Reader in Robot Systems (2023)

 The Opportunity:

Applications are invited for a Lecturer/Reader position (comparable to Assistant/Associate Professor) in Robot Systems in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. 

The successful candidate will have (or be near to completing) a PhD in a relevant area, an established research agenda and the enthusiasm and ability to undertake original research, to manage and direct a research group, and to engage with teaching and academic supervision. We are seeking current and future leaders in the field.

In the case of exceptional applicants, appointments may be available as a Reader (Grade UE09). Job descriptions for each level are outlined below. The level of appointment would be influenced by the selection panel following interview in Edinburgh in early 2024.

Appointment will be full-time and open-ended.

All applications must contain the following supporting documents:

• Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
• Research statement (2-3 pages)
• Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3 most relevant/representative publications

Please note that two references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for your referees to be contacted.

Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

Further Information:

We seek candidates who are emerging leaders engaged in research and teaching in robotics and autonomous systems. The successful candidate will have a vision for how to develop robotic systems in the context of emerging and established application areas, both as a field and within the Edinburgh ecosystem.  As well as contributing to research in and beyond the School of Informatics, the candidate will contribute to postgraduate teaching, undergraduate courses, curriculum development and the supervision of PhD students. The candidate’s research programme should complement the School’s existing portfolio of research within the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, including large projects involving the use of robotics in extreme environments, healthcare, transportation and space systems, and the Centre for Doctoral Training, with a focus on dependable and deployable AI for robotics..

Your skills and attributes for success: 

UE08 Lecturer:

• PhD or equivalent (such as extensive industry experience), and experience as an established academic in robotics and autonomous systems, or a closely related field 

Candidates who are close to completing their PhD (ie. thesis submission is imminent), and who otherwise meet the selection criteria, will be considered.

• Ability to undertake original research, including planning and delivery of projects.
• Ability to attract research funding as an independent researcher.
• A track record of first author and/or collaborative publications in high quality journals and international conferences.
• Strong relevant research and teaching skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in a range of contexts (e.g. teaching, research presentations and publications).
• Ability to contribute to teaching on a range of non-Honors courses as well as in more specialist areas of robotics and autonomous systems.

The ability to engage with a range of teaching mediums including online and distance learning.

UE09 Reader: as above and including:

• Proven ability to drive forward activities in delivering the School’s objectives.
• Extensive experience in research, postgraduate supervision and teaching.
• Proven ability to foster and embed a strong student-focused culture.
• Evidence of significant achievement in the relevant field through (e.g.) successful knowledge transfer from research to academic community, public, private and/or voluntary sectors and general public; the receipt of prestigious prizes and awards; membership of national and international bodies relevant to the research field.
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing research staff, students and projects

*PhD must be completed for a Reader appointment. 

Last Date:

December 25, 2023

How to Apply: