Overview
Location: West Cambridge
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2026.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Prorok Lab in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Cambridge, UK. The Postdoc will work across several projects, interfacing with teams of students and research collaborators on developing and implementing vision processing algorithms that enable robust robot tracking and autonomy. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience designing, implementing, and deploying computer vision systems onto real robots for tasks such as tracking, 3D reconstruction, object recognition, and visual SLAM.
Responsibilities
* Lead in-field testing and deployments of robotic perception and autonomy systems.
* Design, implement, and deploy computer vision pipelines onto real robotic platforms for tasks including tracking, 3D reconstruction, object recognition, and visual SLAM.
* Collaborate with PhD students, Research Assistants, and Postdocs to develop practical, real-world robotic solutions.
* Work across projects to push towards robust, scalable perception and autonomy in dynamic environments.
Qualifications
* Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and deploying computer vision systems onto real robots.
* Experience with perception and autonomy challenges in real-world or outdoor deployments; familiarity with robust and resilient system design.
* Strong implementation skills and experience with vision system integration on robotic platforms.
* PhD required for Research Associate level; candidates who have submitted but not yet awarded will be appointed at Research Assistant level and amended to Research Associate after the PhD is awarded.
* Interest in RL and graph neural networks (GNNs) as related to robotic coordination is advantageous.
About the Lab and Department
The Prorok Lab in the Dept. of Computer Science & Technology has a variety of robotic platforms (aerial and ground) and expertise in controlling and deploying them, as well as in designing coordination strategies. The department has a global research reputation and an open, collaborative culture with cross-cutting collaborations.
Salary and Benefits
In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.
How to Apply
Applicants should contact Prof Amanda Prorok for further information. To apply online for this vacancy and to view more information about the role, please click the Apply button above and submit a CV, a 1-page covering letter, and contact details for 2 referees. Referees may be contacted at any point in the assessment process. Excluded documents may not be considered.
About the University
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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