The University of the West of England is hiring a Senior Lecturer in Robotics to join its School of Engineering.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research and knowledge exchange while helping develop robotics education and research at the university.
- Employer: University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Location: Frenchay Campus, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Salary: £46,049 – £58,225 per year
- Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates
- Job Reference: R09669
- Category: Education, Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver robotics courses and modules
- Teach and mentor students and academic staff
- Contribute to robotics research projects
- Develop external and industry collaborations
- Support the development of robotics-related programmes
- Contribute to scholarly and research activities
- Keep up with advances in robotics and related technologies
Areas of interest include robot learning, perception, planning and control, human-robot interaction, embodied AI, autonomous systems and robotics software engineering.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A PhD or doctoral qualification, or be close to completion, in Robotics, AI, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
- A teaching qualification
- Higher education teaching experience
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in robotics or autonomous systems
Candidates from professional or industry backgrounds may be considered with a relevant postgraduate-level qualification and professional robotics experience.
Salary & Benefits
- £46,049 – £58,225 per year
- Permanent employment
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Generous annual leave
- Career-average pension scheme
- Professional development and training
- Academic teaching development programmes
- Retail savings and other employee benefits
- Onsite nursery
Visa Sponsorship
UWE Bristol states that it may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.
Applicants should check the university’s sponsorship guidance and ensure they meet the applicable Skilled Worker requirements.
Note: UWE Bristol states that it does not cover visa or immigration health surcharge costs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the University of the West of England’s official recruitment process using Job Reference R09669.
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape shares international job opportunities for informational purposes only. We are not the employer or recruiter. Visa sponsorship is subject to eligibility, employer approval and UK immigration requirements. Applicants should verify the latest job details, sponsorship eligibility and application requirements directly with UWE Bristol before applying.
