Assistant Professor in Signal and Image Processing or Robotics

We welcome applications for one position at Assistant Professor level to join either the Robotics and AI Laboratory (RAILAB) or the Signal and Image processing Laboratory (SIPLab) at the Institute of Sensors, Signals, and Systems (ISSS) of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. We seek outstanding self-motivated individuals developing world-leading research in either of the following areas: Autonomous systems and robotics. We are especially interested in profiles willing to work on real world problems in close collaboration with industry to support applications such as (but not limited to) the net-zero transition, manufacturing, field robotics, healthcare and assistive living using robotics solutions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with the University of Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, which is a £120 million joint venture between Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Universities, supported by EPSRC, Industry and the Universities. Signal and image processing, from theory and algorithms to applications throughout science and technology. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise and research focus on machine learning and/or computational imaging methodology, working at the interface with high-performance computing technologies, or with an application focus in domains such as medicine, astronomy, or quantum science. The successful applicant will develop cutting-edge research and establish collaborations within SIPLab, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh's Data-Driven Innovation hubs, as well as nationally and internationally. There will be a requirement to demonstrate leadership and initiative, with a view to building a research team and becoming internationally recognised. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to teaching within the Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering discipline. Of particular relevance are Heriot-Watt's highly successful MSc in Robotics, and the new flagship MSc in Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing, joint with the University of Edinburgh.

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