Summary: The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate in intelligent robotics for contact-rich manufacturing, focusing on developing advanced control and learning methods for robotic tasks. The role involves integrating multi-modality sensing technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance robotic manipulation. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in robotics or AI, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The position is based in the Digital Manufacturing Laboratory under the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop standardised data architectures for intelligent robotics and AI research.
• Set up experimental platforms in simulation and real-world robotic systems.
• Develop intelligent algorithms for robotic execution of contact-rich manipulation tasks.
• Collaborate with project partners on use cases and demonstrator development.
• Write high-quality reports and contribute to academic publications.
• Prepare and deliver papers for conferences and journals.
• Plan and prepare for project deliverables in advance.
• Participate in team collaboration and present research findings.
• Contribute to the development of further research proposals.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Key Skills:

• PhD degree or equivalent experience in robotics, machine learning, or AI.
• Integration of sensors for advanced robotic perception.
• Proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, Java, C#, MATLAB) and deep learning libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras).
• Ability to solve challenging research problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles.
• Effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Resource assessment and project planning skills.

Salary (Rate): £46,735

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT