Lecturer (Teaching) in Robotics & AI

UCL; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a qualified individual to join their Department of Computer Science as a lecturer focusing on Robotics & AI. The role involves teaching and curriculum development, requiring a strong background in robotics and AI, with a PhD in a related field. Benefits include hybrid working, generous holiday, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Hybrid working

Final Salary Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge across core topics: robotics, control, machine learning, sensor fusion.
• Pass experience in teaching various modules on MEng/MSc programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach modules on Robotics & AI.
• Contribute to the development of a high-quality curriculum.
• Engage in administrative tasks related to teaching.

Skills

Knowledge of Robotics

AI Expertise

Teaching Experience

Education

PhD in Robotics, AI or closely related field

Job description

About us

UCL is one of the top-rated research institutions in the world, and currently the top recipient of Horizon 2020 funding in Europe. As of 2025, 32 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fields Medalists were UCL affiliates. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL was ranked second in research power, with 93% of its research is world-leading or internationally excellent.

The Department of Computer Science is one of the best in the UK and worldwide for computer science, based on the REF'21 and QS'22 evaluations. In the latest REF (2021) it emerged 1 st in England for research power and 2 nd in the UK by a measure of the average research score multiplied by the volume of staff submissions. We are a large department with over 170 academic and teaching staff, and the department sits at the nexus of a broad range of interdisciplinary collaborations across UCL. For further information about the Department please visit the Department of Computer Science.

About the role

The post-holder would be expected to teach modules on several MEng/MSc programmes in the context of Robotics & AI and to contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum and associated administrative tasks.

Areas that we aim at covering include but are not limited to: AI in Robotics; Electronics and Embedded Systems; Signal Processing; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics and Making; Reinforcement Learning, with interest to ground, mobile, aerial, underwater, and manipulation robots.

To apply, we require two submissions. First, please submit a CV, of no more than 6 pages, which includes a list of your teaching experience and your roles and responsibilities in the modules/courses you have taught.

Second, please submit a single supporting document, of no more than 10 pages, which includes your personal, teaching, research and diversity statements.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

• We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible .
• This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Teaching, Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff | UCL Human Resources - UCL - University College London for more information.

About you

You should have a PhD in Robotics, AI, or a closely related field and be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding across a range of core topics including robotics, control, machine learning, sensor fusion, and other topics related to real-world deployment of robotic systems.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also off some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (Including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days) Hybrid working

Final Salary Pension

Scheme Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be the first computer science department in the UK to hold an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. You can read more about the our commitment to EDI here: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Faculty of Engineering

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about UCL's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Think differently, do differently. | Office of the President and Provost (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) - UCL - University College London