Job description
School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Material Engineering
Full Time and Open ended
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Autonomous Systems to join the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. The post is closely linked to the Loughborough University Centre for Autonomous Systems (LUCAS), which provides a strong and supportive environment for interdisciplinary research in robotics, control engineering, autonomy and AI, with excellent opportunities for collaboration, doctoral supervision and engagement with external partners.
The successful candidate will be expected to build an internationally recognised research programme, secure external funding, contribute to teaching in robotics and autonomous systems, and support the continued development of research and education in this strategically important area.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators andpioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
We are one of the largest departments for Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering in the UK, providing world-leading engineering solutions to tackle today's global challenges. Through cutting-edge research and strong collaborations with industry and academic partners, we are driving innovation that has the potential to revolutionise the aviation and automotive industries. By translating our research into practical solutions, we aim to contribute to a greener, safer and more efficient future.
Our Department is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create a better world, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of research, innovation, and educational excellence.
About You
We welcome applications from candidates with an excellent track record in robotics and autonomous systems, particularly in mobile, field, and/or aerial robotics. We are especially interested in applicants with contemporary expertise that complements existing strengths in LUCAS, including learning-based control, spatial AI, multimodal sensor fusion, embedded intelligence, and foundation models for autonomous systems
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear fromyou.