The role
We are seeking to make an appointment at Lecturer grade (internationally equivalent to Assistant Professor level) in the area of Assistive Robotics Technologies. You will be joining a vibrant and intensive research environment at the University of Bristol, ranked fifth for research in the UK (UK Research Excellence Framework). The University is investing £500M in a new campus in the heart of Bristol and will host a new £200M UK national supercomputer research facility. The University of Bristol is a leading centre for innovation in robotics and autonomous systems and jointly runs the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL); the largest centre for multidisciplinary robotics research in the UK. BRL offers access to world-class facilities including robot design, fabrication and testing, human-robot interaction, smart materials development, supported by a team of dedicated technicians and state-of-the-art rapid prototyping and workshop facilities. The lectureship will be aligned with the new £14 million ($18 million) VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living at BRL which includes new dedicated facilities for assistive robotics technologies and soft, implantable and wearable technologies.
What will you be doing?
The post will involve conducting research in Assistive Robotic Technologies and publishing in the leading journals in the field, applying for research funding, supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and teaching on our suite of MSc programmes in robotics. You will be expected to develop and maintain a network of industrial and other external contacts relating to both teaching and research. You will contribute to the effective running of the School and Faculty by undertaking academic leadership roles. You will build up your strong research track record in the context of robotics, publish papers in top venues relevant to your research area, deliver and administer relevant teaching and assessment at University level, and impart knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate students in an enthusiastic, effective and innovative manner.
You should apply if
This is a Lecturer level post (internationally equivalent to Assistant Professor level) and we are very much looking for evidence of your potential to achieve world leading research outputs and excellence in teaching. You should be able to demonstrate potential to support an internationally leading research team to deliver high-quality research outputs with the potential to secure research funding. You will have an excellent track record of research outputs in robotics with an emphasis in areas such as physical assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, soft robotics, smart materials and artificial muscles, biorobotics, and medical robotics. You should have strong written and oral communication skills, and a collegiate outlook.
Additional information
For informal queries please contact: Prof Andrew Conn )
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Contract type: Open ended until 30/11/2030
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: J
Salary: £43,482 - £50,253 per annum pro rata
School/Unit: Engineering Mathematics and Technology School Team
This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon Sunday 21st September.
Interviews are expected to take place on 29th & 30th October.
Our strategy and mission
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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
JOB NUMBER
ACAD108256
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
POSTING END DATE
21 Sep 2025
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Science and Engineering
SALARY
£43,482 - £50,253 per annum pro rata