Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum

College of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open ended: permanent

The Opportunity:

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain, develop, operationally manage and actively contribute to the well-founded Robotics Laboratories within the School, established as part of the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics. The majority of the equipment and facilities is based in the Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour where the appointee will be based.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Background in robotics, such as from a specialised degree Experience working in an industrial or research environment, involving the operation of robots and complex hardware-software ecoysystems Experience managing a research laboratory Experience in working with humanoid and other complex mobile robot platforms Project management and communication skills

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:


CV Cover letter
Further enquiries may be addressed to Mohan Sridharan: m.sridharan@ed.ac.uk


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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

22 July 2025.

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