Research Associate in Omniverse Digital Environments for Robotics

Job reference: SAE-027873
Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Hours per week: Full Time
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/02/2025
Contract duration: 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

A researcher with a strong track record of relevant research, together with an appetite for tackling real-world autonomous system problems is required for this position within the CRADLE Prosperity Partnership.

This activity is within CRADLE, the Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (cradlerobotics.co.uk). CRADLE is a partnership between Amentum (www.amentum.com), the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI (www.robotics.manchester.ac.uk), and the UKRI (www.ukri.org).

The candidate should have a background of excellent research across one or more of: Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Systems.

As this role involves research at a postgraduate level, applicants who are not an EEA national or a national of an exempt country and who will require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) Points Based System in order to take up the role, will be required to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate and will need to obtain this prior to making any official visa application UKVI.

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.

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Simon Watson

Email: simon.watson@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.

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