<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Dear Connectionist Team,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">If you deem it relevant, would you kindly post the following message on your mailing list?</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">“The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen is seeking the appointment a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Robotics to play leading roles in expanding the School’s research portfolio in this exciting area as well as preparing for the launch of the new MSc programme in Industrial Robotic Systems. The successful candidates will also be expected to generate external research income and contribute to teaching across existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School.</div><br class="">We are looking for outstanding candidates who could make a significant contribution to the development of our portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.<br class=""><br class="">Successful applicants will have a proven track record of research, valuable industrial experience, outstanding communication skills and the desire and ability to teach well at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A willingness and ability to develop 2 new courses (during Year 1) and contribute to other activities in preparation for the launch of the new MSc in Industrial Robotic Systems is a core requirement.<br class=""><br class="">The successful candidate will have a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Applied Control or a cognate discipline.<br class=""><br class="">We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas of teaching and research:<br class=""><br class=""><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Robotics and the related topics within electronics and systems engineering with preference for robotic manufacturing, reconfigurable robots, soft robotics and bio-inspired robotics</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Mechatronics with preference for design and control of precision mechatronic systems, MEMS and NEMS.<br class=""></div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Applied Control Engineering with preference for distributed control, industrial control, quantum control and sensor fusion.<br class=""></div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>• Research and development of EEE techniques to support industrial control, communications or measurement applications.<br class=""></div>For appointments made at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7/8 salary scale (Lecturer Level £41,526 - £49,552 per annum; Senior Lecturer level £52,559 - £59,135 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.<br class=""><br class="">Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a period of probation.<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">To apply visit <a href="https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BXC818/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-robotics" class="">https://www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-robotics-382935.html</a></div><div class=""><br class=""><div class="">For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit <a href="http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here" class="">www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here</a></div><div class=""><br class="">Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark (<a href="mailto:h.m.clark@abdn.ac.uk" class="">h.m.clark@abdn.ac.uk</a>) for further information.<br class=""><br class="">Online application forms are available at <a href="http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs" class="">www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs</a><br class=""><br class="">The Closing date for receipt of applications is 5 January 2020.<br class=""><br class="">Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Igor Guz, Head of School of Engineering, e-mail: <a href="mailto:i.guz@abdn.ac.uk" class="">i.guz@abdn.ac.uk</a><br class=""><br class="">Please do not send application forms or CVs to Professor Guz.<br class=""><br class="">Please quote reference number ENG132A on all correspondence<br class=""><br class="">The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.<br class=""><br class="">In order to further enhance its diversity, the School particularly welcomes applications from women who are currently under represented in the School.”</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Kind regards,</div><div class="">Elena Giannaccini</div></div></body></html>