Research Associate in Robotic Software Engineering

CRADLE partnership, Autonomy and Verification Group

Department of Computer Science, University of Manchester, UK
https://cradlerobotics.co.uk

This position is for research within CRADLE, the Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments, a partnership between Amentum, the University of Manchester's Centre for Robotics and AI, and the UKRI. CRADLE involves providing project-wide flexible, generic, verifiable architectures supporting practical
development and deployment of trustworthy autonomous robotics.

We are looking for a strong researcher able to conduct research around software design for autonomous robotic systems, and with a background of excellent research outputs across software engineering or software architectures, ideally focussed on Autonomy or Robotics. We are looking for research expertise in autonomous systems covering at least one of security, sustainability, self-awareness, or safety, as well as expertise in areas that will link across CRADLE, such as fault-tolerance, runtime verification, and human-robot teamwork.

The overall programme aims to develop a body of cross-cutting research across the field of Robotics, and we are therefore seeking candidates who show a willingness and aptitude for collaborating closely with the wider research team which includes Assurance, Robotics and Human Interaction researchers as well as Engineers from Amentum. The successful candidate will contribute to the wider joint research programme tackling these interrelated challenges and will undertake research in the Autonomy and Verification Network.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.           

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Michael Fisher

Email: michael.fisher@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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