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Job description:
The Role
The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Engineering Schools.
The successful candidate will join a renowned team of experts in robotics, control, and autonomous systems. Our School has a strong track record of national and international research collaborations, with strategic partnerships in areas such as human-robot interaction, intelligent automation, autonomous vehicles, and robotics for extreme environments. These include links with the Alan Turing Institute, UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS), EPSRC-funded robotics programmes, and major industrial partners.
As robotics and autonomous systems continue to transform industries—from manufacturing and healthcare to energy and transport—we seek an individual who will drive innovation in areas such as:
1. Multi-Agent Systems: Coordination and collaboration control among multiple agent systems for complex tasks
2. Verification, Validation, and Trust of Machine Learning systems for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) of autonomous systems
3. Defense Systems: Developing robotic and autonomous solutions for defense and security applications
4. Information Fusion and Vision Systems: Integrating sensor data and AI-driven perception for situational awareness
5. Human-Machine Teaming and Human-Machine Interaction
6. Machine Learning and control optimization of autonomous vehicles in complex and extreme environments, such as space exploration, marine robotics, or disaster zones
The university has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document outlining expected academic activities.
To apply, please upload the following supporting documents:
* Full CV including funding and publication list
* Letter of application demonstrating how you meet the criteria of the post
Click here for the full Job Description.
This is a two-stage recruitment process, including presentations as the initial assessment followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Jeffrey Neasham at jeff.neasham@newcastle.ac.uk.
Presentation Date: 23rd May 2025
Interview Date: 12th June 2025 (AM)
Further information about the School of Engineering can be found here.
Salary range: £35,116 to £66,537 per annum
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