Teaching & Research Support Technician – Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Full-time NEW

Teaching & Research Support Technician – Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Teaching & Research Support Technician in Robotics will join an interdisciplinary team supporting teaching activity across our MEng and MSc Robotics and AI programmes, while also assisting students and academics with their research. You will work with state-of-the-art hardware and software, including legged and aerial robots, mobile platforms, real-time simulation systems, and a range of sensors. You will contribute to the development of our teaching and support ongoing tests and experiments in our research laboratories.

You will have a degree in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, together with substantial practical knowledge of a range of robotics hardware, including sensors, electric motors and embedded electronics.

You will have experience of providing technical support in a university or industry setting, with the ability to apply your expertise to support teaching and research activities. You will also have strong proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and practical experience of using small-scale manufacturing equipment, such as 3D printers and laser cutters.

You will be confident in troubleshooting technical problems, maintaining specialist equipment and working collaboratively with academic staff, researchers and students. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and share your expertise with students in a classroom or laboratory setting, supporting their practical learning and development.