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Job details:
Posted 05 March 2025
Salary Grade 6/7, £33,482 - £37,174 / £40,497 - £45,143 per annum
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Research and Teaching
Reference: 168071
Expiry: 02 April 2025
Job Description
Job Purpose
To make a leading contribution to the project “Chemobots”, working with Dr. Gerardo Aragon-Camarasa. The job requires knowledge of robotics, teleoperation, additive manufacturing, and robot simulators to achieve the following objectives:
* To design and develop a bespoke modular robotic arm.
* To interface a robotic arm to downstream tasks using a digital twin such as deformable object manipulation.
The successful candidate will be part of the Computing Vision and Autonomous Systems group at the School of Computing Science. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and proposals and help manage and direct this complex project as opportunities allow.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and research strategy.
* Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
* Develop and enhance your research profile and that of the University of Glasgow, contributing to publications of international quality in high profile refereed journals.
* Contribute to the presentation of work at conferences and seminars to enhance our research profile.
* Identify potential funding sources and assist in the development of proposals to secure funding.
* Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings across the research group.
* Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring, and training of students and less experienced members of the project team.
* Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School.
* Carry out modest teaching activities and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School.
* Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field.
* Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
* Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
* Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
For Appointment at Grade 7:
* Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence and leadership.
* Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research.
* Survey the research literature and develop a suitable research strategy.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential:
* A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in Computing Science.
* A2 Specialist knowledge of current issues in the Robot Operating System (ROS) version 1 and 2, 3D printing, and NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
* A3 Comprehensive knowledge of the wider subject area.
For Appointment at Grade 7:
* A4 Normally SCQF level 12 (PhD) with at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience.
Desirable:
* B1 An awarded (or recently submitted) PhD in subject specialism.
Experience
Essential:
* E1 Sufficient relevant research experience.
* E2 Project or subject-specific experience.
* E3 Experience of conducting systematic reviews.
* E4 Experience of scientific writing.
* E5 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner.
* E6 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications.
For Appointment at Grade 7:
* E7 A track record of presentation and publication of research results.
* E8 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.
* E9 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence in research.
* E10 Experience in undertaking independent research.
Closing date: 2 April 2025
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6/7, £33,482 - £37,174 / £40,497 - £45,143 per annum.
This post is full-time and has funding for up to 15 months.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Higher Education
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