Job number ACAD104659
Division/School Academic Faculties
Contract type Fixed Term Contract
Working pattern Full time
Salary £33,797 - £38,017
Closing date for applications 14-Sep-2020

An exciting research position is available to conduct research at the University of Bristol and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory as part of two projects: ARTEMIS (Advanced Robotic Breast Examination Intelligent System, funded by Cancer Research UK) and NCNR (National Centre for Nuclear Robotics).

The researcher will work closely with Dr Antonia Tzemanaki and will be part the Dexterous Manipulation and Wearable Robotics group at the Bristol Robotics Lab and the University of Bristol. They will attend regular project meetings hosted by the partners of the projects and will contribute to project deliverables and dissemination activities. There is also the opportunity to provide supervision and mentorship of students.

The focus of the role will be to prototype and test interfaces for a) a soft robotic palpation platform with a robotic manipulator (KUKA iiwa) and b) hand tracking during teleoperated object manipulation tasks. This work will be based on prior work on sensory hand exoskeletons and compliant multi-fingered grippers.

We seek an inclusive environment that respects the diversity of our staff and students and enables them to achieve their full potential, to contribute fully, and to derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in the life of the University. We are committed to building and sustaining an excellent learning experience for our students, where staff are equally valued and respected, and students are inspired to thrive academically.

The position is available on a fixed term basis for 11 months (with possibility for extension) and is offered on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible from the 1st of October onwards. In your covering letter supporting your application, please address how you fulfil the items listed in the job description and person specification. Interviews are expected to take place mid September.

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.