Lead Scientist, Soft Robotics & Textile Sensors

Botz Innovation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A deep-tech startup in the UK is seeking a Scientist specializing in soft robotics to lead research and development for innovative wearable robotic systems. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong hands-on skills in smart textile fabrication. Responsibilities include leading research, collaborating across teams to integrate systems, and prototyping. This role offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and involvement in groundbreaking technology development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Visa sponsorship for candidates

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Textile Engineering.
• Hands-on skills in smart textile fabrication including knitting, weaving, and bonding.
• Comfort working in multidisciplinary environments with a solution-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on textile-integrated soft robotics.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate actuation systems and textile-based sensors.
• Conduct body-on tests to evaluate prototypes.

Skills

Smart textile fabrication

Soft actuators experience

Functional prototype translation

Mechanical characterization

Solution-driven mindset

Education

PhD in Robotics

Materials Science

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Textile-integrated electronics

Multilayer textile composite construction

Job description

A deep-tech startup in the UK is seeking a Scientist specializing in soft robotics to lead research and development for innovative wearable robotic systems. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong hands-on skills in smart textile fabrication. Responsibilities include leading research, collaborating across teams to integrate systems, and prototyping. This role offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and involvement in groundbreaking technology development.