University of the West of England

Salary

Grade H : £46,049.00 - £58,225.00 p.a

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Permanent - Full time

Job reference

R09669

About this role

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as 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 other staff and students, and contributing to research initiatives and external collaborations. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong academic background and deep practical experience or experience in collaborating with or working with robots. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with expertise in broader related areas such as robot learning, perception, planning and control, human-robot interaction, embodied AI, and robotics software 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.

Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.

About you

We are seeking candidates with a broad and diverse skill set who can effectively guide students through the principles and applications of robotics engineering. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in robotics and autonomous systems, and with the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to inspire and develop our aspiring student engineers.

In addition to a strong foundation in robotics, expertise in areas such as robot learning, perception, planning and control, human-robot interaction, embodied AI, and robotics software engineering is required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with advances in relevant subject areas.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD or doctoral qualification in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education are essential. Candidates from a professional practice or industry background should hold a qualification equivalent to postgraduate degree level (or above) in Robotics or a related discipline, together with relevant professional experience within the robotics sector.

The successful appointee will join a collaborative team supporting the delivery and ongoing development of robotics-related modules across the curriculum. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who identify as female or non-binary and/or are from Global Majority backgrounds. As a School of Engineering, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all staff and students, and we recognise the value that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective brings to our community. The School has held the Athena Swan Bronze Award since 2015 and remains committed to advancing gender equality and inclusivity through this framework. We also maintain a strong global outlook through our national and international partnerships, reflected in the diversity of our staff, students, and collaborative networks.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

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 also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

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 Rana Al Barazi (rana.albarazi@uwe.ac.uk).

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100 percent 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.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience related to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.