Research Associate — Human-Robot Interaction & AI

Kings College London; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College London is seeking a talented researcher for a PhD level role in AI and robotics. The post notes that candidates near completion are welcome, with appointment at Grade 5 and progression to Research Associate on PhD award.

The position requires a strong publication record, proficient Python and deep learning skills, experience with ROS and robot simulation environments, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to academic and non‑academic audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded (or near completion) in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or closely related field.
• Strong research background in socially aware or human-centred AI, ML, robotics or HRI.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals or top conferences (e.g., ICRA, NeurIPS, CVPR, HRI).
• Excellent programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with DL frameworks.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

ROS

Communication

Education

PhD in Engineering/CS/Robotics/AI or related field

Tools

ROS

Simulation environments

Job description

King’s College London is seeking a talented researcher for a PhD level role in AI and robotics. The post notes that candidates near completion are welcome, with appointment at Grade 5 and progression to Research Associate on PhD award.

The position requires a strong publication record, proficient Python and deep learning skills, experience with ROS and robot simulation environments, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to academic and non‑academic audiences.