[Jobs] Research Associate in Assurance for Robotic Autonomous Systems

[Louise Dennis]

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Assurance for Robotic Autonomous Systems

[ Grade 6; Fixed-term for 30 months ]

Autonomy and Verification Group
Department of Computer Science, University of Manchester, UK

The Department of Computer Science invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for a full time, fixed term post of postdoctoral
research associate (PDRA), tenable from 1st April 2025 until 30th
September 2027 to join the Autonomy and Verification Research
Group. We are looking to appoint a PDRA with expertise in the
verification, validation and assurance of security for computational
and/or robotic systems. The successful candidate will have a research
background in one or more of the following areas:

* Formal Methods and Verification
* Certification and Assurance
* Security issues around new technologies such as Robotic Autonomous Systems

Crucially, the candidate will have an interest in working with
regulatory and certification bodies and industry to develop routes for
the assurance of Autonomous and Robotic Systems. The successful
candidate will work with Dr Louise Dennis, (University of Manchester;
Autonomy and Verification, Department of Computer Science), Prof
Michael Fisher (University of Manchester; Autonomy and Verification,
Department of Computer Science), and a Representative of Amentum.
They will work on the Assurance work-package of the CRADLE project led
by Prof Michel Fisher (University of Manchester; Department of
Computer Science).

CRADLE is a collaborative activity bringing together the industrial
experience that Amentum have in applied Robotics and Autonomous
Systems (RAS) with the research expertise at the University of
Manchester in this field, to create an internationally leading
research centre that is sustainable in the long-term. Our vision for
CRADLE is that it will deliver novel and transformational RAS
technology for demanding environments, such as space, nuclear, energy
generation and urban infrastructure, allowing the benefits promised by
this technology to be realised across wide sectors of UK industry.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants from all
sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender
identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender
status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Blended working
arrangements may be considered

Department of Computer Science: https://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/research
CRADLE Project: https://cradlerobotics.co.uk
Autonomy and Verification network
https://autonomy-and-verification.github.io


VACANCY REF: SAE-027290
Salary: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Duration: Fixed Term, for 30 months
Location: Department of Computer Science, Manchester
Apply: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=30831
Closing date: 22/11/2024


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Dr. Louise Dennis (She/Her). Room LF21 Kilburn, Department of Computer Science, University of Manchester, UK.

Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 11am-12pm
Schedule a meeting with me at https://calendly.com/louise-dennis
While I may send emails outside of office hours, I do not expect replies except within office hours.