Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics

King's College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the City of London seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Robotics to lead a research group and develop educational modules. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Engineering, a strong research record in robotics, and excellent communication skills. The position offers an indefinite contract, emphasizing professional development and a commitment to diversity. Interviews will be convened in late January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development days

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong research record in robotics with publications in quality journals.
• Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a world-leading research group in robotics.
• Develop and deliver modules in robotics for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Pursue external research funding actively.

Skills

Robotics

Autonomous systems

Communication skills

Supervision

Research funding

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

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About us:

We are a vibrant, diverse Department that looks to lead innovation in education and research at one of the world’s leading universities. To support our ambition, King’s has invested in new multi-million‑pound teaching and research laboratories of more than 3000 sqm for the Department at heart of its Strand campus, which opened in August 2022. In moving our ambitions forward, we are continuing to appoint academics to join us in shaping the future of education and research for King’s Engineering. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a distinctive approach, combining traditional teaching methods with modern, project‑based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to lead world‑leading researching programmes, while also ensuring the success of these educational programmes.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with the appropriate disciplinary experience for the post of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Robotics, who is interested in developing an independent world‑leading research group in one of the following areas: UxV, humanoid robots, foundational models for robots, autonomous driving.

In addition to leading their research group, the post‑holder will also play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of modules in robotics for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes offered by the Department of Engineering.

Our Department of Engineering is home to academics whose backgrounds span the entire range of engineering disciplines. As part of this diverse group, we are home to the Centre of Robotic Research, where expertise from mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, AI and systems design are integrated in order to address real‑world challenges through cross‑sector collaboration. In doing so, the academics are enabling sustainable solutions, innovating ethical robotics, empowering future innovators and providing interdisciplinary excellence and global thought leadership.

This position is being established to continue to grow the area of robotics within the Department and the research of the post holder’s group should be complementary to that which is currently established within the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing a world‑leading research group in a relevant research area (e.g., UxV, humanoid robots, foundational models for robots, autonomous driving)
• Developing and delivering high‑calibre modules within the area of robotics for both undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering students
• Actively pursuing external research funding from both governmental funding bodies and industrial partners
• Leading undergraduate and postgraduate student projects within the Department of Engineering
• Supervising PhD students and post‑doctoral researchers who are part of your research group
• Contributing to the administrative duties within the department and/or faculty.
• Contributing in a positive manner to the culture within the Department of Engineering
• Demonstrating a proven commitment to equality and diversity.

This is a full‑time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro‑rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria (Lecturer)

1. PhD in relevant field of Engineering or related discipline

2. Strong research record in robotics and/or autonomous systems as evidenced by publications in high quality journals and/or conferences (e.g., publications in Science Robotics, Nature Machine Intelligence, RA‑L, ICRA, IROS, IJRR, T‑Ro); research experience and good reputation in robotics and/or autonomous systems or relevant research field; potential to acquire research project funding; ability to supervise research students.

3. Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in engineering and supervise student individual and group projects (particularly in robotics)

4. Ability to manage and interact with staff and students at all levels and make significant contribution to administrative work.

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

6. Ability and willingness to work effectively on personal initiative as well as in a team and to meet deadlines

Desirable criteria (Lecturer)

1. Demonstrated experience of supervising postgraduate students and experience in directing an individual/team research project or programme of work at an international standard

2. Ability to build relationships and networks with colleagues and external stakeholders across the College and externally

3. Contribute positively to the culture within the department and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity

4. Teaching and examining experience

5. Experience in attracting external research funds

Essential criteria (Senior Lecturer)

1. PhD in relevant field of Engineering or related discipline

2. Excellent research record in robotics and/or autonomous systems as evidenced by publications in high quality journals and/or conferences (e.g., publications in Science Robotics, Nature Machine Intelligence, RA‑L, ICRA, IROS, IJRR, T‑Ro); well established reputation in robotics and/or autonomous systems or relevant research field; track record of acquiring research project funding; experience of research student supervision.

3. Record of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in engineering and supervise student individual and group projects (particularly in robotics)

4. Record of managing and interacting with staff and students at all levels and make significant contribution to administrative work

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

6. Record of being able and willing to work effectively on a personal initiative as well as in a team to meet deadlines

Desirable criteria (Senior Lecturer)

1. Demonstrated experience of supervising postgraduate students and experience in directing an individual/team research project or programme of work at an international standard

2. International standing in the field

3. Contribute positively to the culture within the department and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity

4. Module design and development experience

5. Principal investigator of substantial funding, such as a UKRI New Investigator Award

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 26 January 2026