Assistant Professor in Signal and Image Processing or Robotics
Assistant Professor in Signal and Image Processing or Robotics
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Job title: Assistant Professor in Signal and Image Processing or Robotics
School: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Institute: Institute of Sensors Signal and Systems
Grade and Salary: Grade 8 (46735 - 57422)
Contract Type: Full Time Open Ended
Working Hours: As required to fulfil duties
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
Job Description
We welcome applications for one position atAssistant Professor level to join either theRobotics and AI Laboratory (RAILAB)or theSignal and Image processing Laboratory(SIPLab)at theInstitute of Sensors Signals and Systems (ISSS)ofHeriot-Watt Universityin Edinburgh. We seekoutstanding 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 successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with the University of Edinburgh as part of theEdinburgh 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 algorithmsto applications throughout science and technology. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise and research focus on machine learning and/or computational imaging methodologyworking at the interface withhigh-performance computing technologies or with an application focus in domains such as medicine astronomy or quantum successful applicant will develop cutting-edge research and establish collaborations within SIPLab Heriot-WattEdinburghs 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 successful candidate will be required to contribute to teaching within the Electrical Electronic & Computer Engineering discipline. Of particular relevance are Heriot-Watts highly successfulMSc in Roboticsand the new flagshipMSc in Imaging Vision and High Performance Computing joint with the University of Edinburgh.
About Us
Heriot-Watt is an internationally-leading University recognised for its world-class research emerging from a strong collaborative and multi-disciplinary research University is a global institution delivering high-quality international teaching programmes not only at its lead campus in Edinburgh but also at its Malaysia and Dubai campuses. The present opening is for a research and teaching position in Edinburgh in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS).
EPS is one of the most successful faculties of its kind in the UK with over 25 million annual research income. It is a recognised research leader in both Physics and Engineering consistently rated among the best in the UK in particular in the context of theResearch Excellence Framework. ISSS is one of five research institutes forming the research infrastructure of EPS. With an annual research income of about 5M circa 45 academic members 20 postdoctoral research associates and more than 50 PhD students the institute offers a vibrant research environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based at our Edinburgh UK campus. Reporting to the Head of ISSS responsibilities include:
(i) carrying out and publishing world-class research;
(ii) establishing leading sustaining and managing a research team;
(iii) delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (incl. project supervision);
(iv) developing innovative teaching in line with the universitys global nature;
(v) engaging in administrative tasks within the Schools research and teaching ambitions and initiatives.
Education Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- PhD in Engineering Physics Mathematics Computer Science or equivalent
- Expertise in either signal and image processing or robotics and AI.
- Strong publication record.
- Demonstrated independence in research with evidence of research vision and strategy.
- Experience in teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Alignment with existing research themes in ISSS.
- Evidence of research funding.
- Evidence of collaborative research.
- Demonstrated leadership in research.
How to Apply
Formal applications should consist of a single PDF including a motivation letter CV publication list and names of 3 references to be submitted as single document via the Heriot-Watt Job Portal.
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) onFriday 8th August 2025. Shortlisting and interviews will take place in Autumn 2025 with an aim for the postholder to join Heriot-Watt in Spring or Summer 2026.
Any queries on the post should be sent to the Head of Institute (Prof. Wiaux).
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Heriot-WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected trained promoted appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-WattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information please see our website also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers our total rewards calculator: see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
