Vacancy details
- Ref. no: EPS/RAS1
- University: Heriot-Watt University
- School/Section: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
- Grade/Salary: Associate Professor £47,328 - £54,841 Assistant Professor £30,434 - £37,394 or £38,511 - £45,954
- Closing date: 10 Jun 2015
- Duration: Open ended
- Location: Edinburgh Campus
Job description
The Edinburgh Centre for Robotics (edinburgh-robotics.org) is a £35Million joint venture between Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Universities, supported by EPSRC, Industry and the Universities. It captures the expertise of over 30 principal investigators of international standing in 12 research laboratories and institutes across the full range of engineering and informatics disciplines. It includes an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in RAS developing innovation-ready postgraduates, and the ROBOTARIUM £7.2million national capital equipment facility. The Centre focuses on autonomous robot interaction with environments, people, systems and each other. Research is conducted using state of the art humanoid and field robotic platforms, in interactive spaces with fabrication facilities for soft embodiments, embedded micro-sensors and dedicated computing. Centre partners include world leading companies in the oil and gas, assisted living, transport, defence, medical and space domains.
As part of its strategic expansion, Heriot-Watt now seeks to make appointments at Assistant or Associate Professor Level in the RAS area. Successful candidates will be located in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. We seek candidates with an academic track record of research, able to contribute positively to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
You will have knowledge and experience in the area of robotics, computing and autonomous systems with a successful track record of obtaining external funding, as well as previous teaching and learning experience. Relevant experience with industry-oriented research would be desirable. A PhD in Robotics or related discipline is essential, along with evidence of vision, drive and determination to succeed. A confident and outgoing attitude is necessary, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
As a leading international technological University, Heriot-Watt University is recognised for its world-class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes becoming Scottish University of the year in both 2011 and 2012. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is one of the most successful engineering faculties in the UK, rated number one in the UK (with University of Edinburgh) for research power in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment of UK research quality. With over £20 million annual research income it is a recognised research leader in Physics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Heriot-Watt
How to apply
Please visit job details on HW website for forms and application forms.
Completed application forms may be returned by e-mail to hr@hw.ac.uk or by post to Heriot-Watt University, Human Resources, Edinburgh EH14 4AS. Tel. +44 (0) 131 451 3022 (24 hours), Minicom +44 (0) 131 451 8212.Please quote the vacancy reference no. (EPS/RAS1) in any correspondence.