Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics

About this role

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Robotics, to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the School of Engineering.  

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape multidisciplined robotics education. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering cutting-edge courses in Robotics, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates who not only possess a strong academic background but also have practical experience or experience in collaborating with or working with the robots. Additionally, we appreciate expertise in broader related areas such as digital systems, machine learning and control engineering.

Furthermore, individuals with a research-oriented mind-set will have the opportunity to explore their passions in the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, contributing to scholarly activities. If you have a portfolio of research related to Robotics or clear plans to develop one, we encourage you to apply.

About you

We require candidates that have a diverse skill set and is well-versed in guiding students through the core concepts of robotics engineering. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with robotics and application of digital electronic systems. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.

We particularly welcome candidates to apply who identify as female or nonbinary, and/or Global Majority candidates. As a School of Engineering, we create a safe and inclusive working environment for all, and we are passionate about creating teams with diversity of thought and lived experience.

Candidates should have, or near completion of, postgraduate qualification in Robotics Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, successful applicants will have a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) together with relevant professional experience within the Robotics sector. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education is advantageous.

Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas. Additionally, we appreciate expertise in related areas such as digital electronic systems, machine learning and control theory.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay.

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

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 Abdul Farooq (Abdul2.Farooq@uwe.ac.uk)  or Fabia Jeddere-Fisher (fabia.jeddere-fisher@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.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

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