Bingham University

About us King’s is a leading university providing world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. We are ranked sixth in the UK for the quality and quantity of research activity (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). King’s has played a major role in many of the advances that shape modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of robots, radio, television, mobile phones and radar. King’s continues to lead the way on research and pioneers new ideas to make the world a better place. The Department of Engineering at King’s is located on the Strand Campus of King’s College London where the post will be based. About the role A one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Robot Perception Lab led by Dr Shan Luo at the Department of Engineering, King’s College London. You will work on a project on robot manipulation with vision and tactile sensing. The research will be conducted in collaboration with colleagues from King’s College London, international collaborators at MIT, TUM and industrial partners of the project. The main objective of the project is to develop the next generation of dexterous robots that can perform contact-rich manipulation tasks in daily life and manufacturing environments. This is a full time (35 Hours per week) post, offered on a fixed term contract for one year. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD qualified in relevant subject area, e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering (or a related field); Proven research experience in the field of robotics and AI; Sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject of Robotics to develop research in the field, e.g., robot design, control and mechatronics; Publication record in robotics and machine learning, e.g., ICRA, IROS, RSS, CoRL, T-RO, CVPR, ICML; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including academic conference presentations and journal papers; Excellent mathematical and programming skills in Python or C++, and practical experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch) Desirable criteria Research experience in one or more of the following areas: tactile sensing, robot grasping and manipulation, robot control, computer vision, deep learning, or deep reinforcement learning; Hands-on experience with systems integration, including Robot Operating Systems; Enthusiasm to supervise UG/MSc/PhD students. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. * Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on 9th January 2026 Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133985 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Dr Shan Luo Contact Details: shan.luo@kcl.ac.uk

About King's: The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us. Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university. We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.  About the role: The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department. The postholder will primarily work with pre-16 pupils and this will involve working collaboratively with and building strategic relationships with our partner schools and teachers. The post holder will work closely with the wider team, student ambassadors and key partner staff. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement. We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and we are hiring for two fixed term positions. One contract will end in August 2026 and the other in September 2026. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in schools, charities or the university sector. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training Experience working or volunteering with children or young people Experience of undertaking and completing projects which require high levels of administrative and organisational skill Ability to communicate complicated and specialist information orally and in writing to team members and programme participants Ability to work with others in a team to deliver project aims and overcome challenges Ability to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems, define clear outcomes for improvement and set out how progress and success will be measured Ability to coach or train others on how to undertake specific tasks and give clear direction on desired outcomes Ability to gather and manipulate data so that it can be interpreted by yourself and others Ability to decide own pattern of work and manage own workload and resources over a long period Desirable criteria Educated to degree or foundation degree level Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility Experience overseeing budgets and undertaking financial administration Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills and experience required can be found in the job description which is provided at the bottom of the page. Further information: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are provisionally due to be held on 26th January. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134205 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Mariana Werdine Contact Details: mariana.werdine@kcl.ac.uk

The Admissions Team are looking to recruit an Admissions Coordinator to join their busy team.  The post-holder will be responsible for assessing applications for a portfolio of taught courses, working closely with Admissions Tutors and other key stakeholders to deliver an excellent applicant experience. The post-holders will also respond to enquiries from applicants and their supporters via telephone and email, as well as contributing to a variety of other activities undertaken by the Admissions service.  The successful candidate will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. They will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Candidates are generally appointed at the bottom of the salary scale.