Applicants are invited for a post of Research Assistant or Research Associate to work with the University of Manchester members based in RAICo1, Whitehaven.
The successful applicant will join a growing team of robotics and AI researchers focusing on applications in challenging environments, focusing on guaranteed-safe technologies using model-based control combined with additional sensorial information that is processed through a machine learning element.
The role will also require regular contributions to a variety of academic tasks, including positively interacting and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
For the post of Research Assistant, an MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required.
For the post of Research Associate, a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required, alongside suitable experience in research methods and techniques to work in a fast-paced research programme.
International candidates are advised to carefully read the University of Manchester’s information on, and. Candidates necessitating a visa and/or an are advised that it can be a time-consuming process, and the end date cannot be extended to accommodate delays.
Location and Facility
The successful applicant will join The University of Manchester’s team at RAICo One Facility in West Cumbria, where they will have the opportunity to work in close partnership with robotics, control, and AI experts from the University of Manchester, Sellafield Ltd, and the UK Atomic Energy Authority. RAICo One is a fully equipped robotics laboratory with state-of-the-art robotic research and development facilities, including a wide range of and robot test arenas.
This post is offered with an end date of 30 September 2026.