User Researcher à Grande-Bretagne

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join The University of Manchester's team at RAICo One Facility in Whitehaven, UK. RAICo One is a state-of-the-art robotics lab located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, in West Cumbria. The University of Manchester Robotics for Extreme Environments Group is at the forefront of nuclear field robotics, deploying robots in nuclear facilities and extreme environments both in the UK and internationally.

This position is for a Research Associate to work on the Smart Robotic Swabbing System for Nuclear Environment Characterisation (SRSS-NEC) project. The project integrates various technologies developed by our group to enhance manual swabbing for nuclear environment characterization through robotics. Key developments include a modular swabbing puck with tactile sensors for sensory feedback and autonomous swabbing capabilities, including motion planning and control optimization.

1. Develop a robotic swabbing system.
2. Conduct user studies to evaluate efficacy.
3. Develop automatic control algorithms for swabbing operations.
4. Program, test, and deploy real-world mobile robots.
5. Integrate hardware and software components effectively.
6. Work independently to high standards and communicate effectively with team members and industrial partners.

Further details about responsibilities and selection criteria are available in the 'Further Particulars' document linked below.

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid time off during Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We support an inclusive, flexible working environment, including hybrid arrangements. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are based on merit.

For enquiries about the vacancy, contact Xiaoxiao Cheng at xiaoxiao.cheng@manchester.ac.uk. For general inquiries, email People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Technical support can be accessed at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home. The vacancy closes at midnight on the specified closing date. Please refer to the 'Further Particulars' document for the person specification criteria.