Lecturer in Robotics & Control

Role Description

School

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We are proud to hold Juno Champion and Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to creating an equitable and fully inclusive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work. 

In line with the School's long-term plans for expansion we seek to appoint an outstanding academic to build upon and expand existing strengths in Robotics and Control, contributing to the research, teaching and administration of this discipline.

Role

You will have evidence of developing an international research record and should possess a clear research vision across the area of Robotics and Control. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one [or more] of the following areas: medical robotics, machine learning/computer vision with applications in robotics, evolutionary robotics, MEMS based robotics and robotics in challenging environments - applied to application areas such as autonomous, assistive, space, agricultural and industrial robotics.

You will contribute to the School's growing research reputation in this area, including supporting impact activities, in addition to designing, developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across a range of related subjects. Specifically, you will:

• Individually and collaboratively develop research projects and proposals, contributing to the production of research outputs, outcomes and impact;
• Publish original research in appropriate journals or other relevant media as appropriate and attend international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results or for personal development;
• Design, develop and deliver teaching across a wide range of modules and within a particular programme or subject area;
• Supervise PhD students;
• Undertake, effectively, a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

Key requirements for the post are:

• PhD in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics, or equivalent experience;
• Expertise in robotics and control. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one [or more] of the following areas: medical robotics, machine learning/computer vision with applications in robotics, evolutionary robotics, MEMS based robotics and robotics in challenging environments - applied to application areas such as autonomous, assistive, space, agricultural and industrial robotics;
• Proven ability to contribute to high quality research which is publicly evidenced;
• Experience of practical work in robotics;
• Ability to supervise the work of others including PhD students.

Interview date: TBD

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact, Prof Andy Tyrrell (andy.tyrrell@york.ac.uk), or Simone Quinn (simone.quinn@york.ac.uk), if you would like to learn about working in the School.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We also encourage applications from women.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork