Research Fellow in Medical Robotics Full-time

Research Fellow in Medical Robotics

The project sits at the intersection of robotics, imaging, and bioengineering, and is being developed with a broad range of clinical applications in mind. The successful candidate will be based within state-of-the-art facilities at UCL, primarily at Charles Bell House and the Royal Free Hospital, working across departments and institutes to support this collaborative research programme.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative initiative spanning the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, and the Surgical Robot Vision Group, based within the UCL Hawkes Institute and the UCL Robotics Institute.

The post holder will work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, taking overall responsibility for the delivery of the project. They will lead the design, development, and integration of robotic, imaging, and computational systems, while coordinating research activities, managing collaborations, and driving high-quality research outputs.

Role specific details: This role is available from 1 June 2026. This role is fixed-term for 3 years (until 31 May 2029).

Other: The advert will close on 16 May 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof. Brian Davidson at b.davidson@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Team on l.oppong@ucl.ac.uk. The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more. Closing an advert early: In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

The successful candidate will be expected to: Hold PhD or equivalent experience in either medical robotics, mechatronics, robotics or related field. Have publications as first or last author in peer-reviewed international academic journals on topics within the scope of the job description. Have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject of Robotics to develop research in the field, e.g., robot design, control and mechatronics. Have experience in Computer Vision or Biomedical Imaging applications. Have design ability (CAD), Prototyping ability (3D printing, integration of electro-mechanical components, sensing, control of robotic systems). Have excellent mathematical and programming skills in Python or C++. Have hardware Engineering ability (ROS/ROS2, Communication Protocols, Embedded Systems and Have real-Time Computing, System Integration, etc). Have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days). Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE). Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan. Immigration loan. Relocation scheme for certain posts. On-Site nursery. On-site gym. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service. Discounted medical insurance. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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