Lecturer in Robotics, AI and Mechatronics
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jun 3, 2026
Job Description:
Do you have a track record of highâquality research and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative researchâled teaching and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?
We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in robotics, AI and mechatronics.
The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.
This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a highâquality, internationally recognised research programme aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including active engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and externally funded research.
You will deliver researchâinformed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum design, innovation, and enhancement. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and highâquality student experience, and will support the academic and professional development of students and earlyâcareer researchers through effective supervision and mentoring.
In addition, you will contribute to the effective and collegial operation of the School through administrative and service activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the University’s commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role may also include teaching or academic engagement in support of the School’s transnational education activities, including overseas teaching for up to six weeks in an academic year.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Section: Academic
Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.
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Job Description:
Do you have a track record of highâquality research and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative researchâled teaching and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?
We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in robotics, AI and mechatronics.
The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.
This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a highâquality, internationally recognised research programme aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including active engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and externally funded research.
You will deliver researchâinformed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum design, innovation, and enhancement. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and highâquality student experience, and will support the academic and professional development of students and earlyâcareer researchers through effective supervision and mentoring.
In addition, you will contribute to the effective and collegial operation of the School through administrative and service activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the University’s commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role may also include teaching or academic engagement in support of the School’s transnational education activities, including overseas teaching for up to six weeks in an academic year.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Section: Academic
Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.
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