Overview
Permanent Lecturer in Intelligent Robotics in the School of Engineering at University of Galway. The appointment seeks candidates with a strong background in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or Robotics Engineering and a specific focus in Robotics, Automation, Sensors, or Artificial Intelligence.
Responsibilities
The appointee will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, programme development, student project supervision, and administration for Masters programmes. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Robotics, Automation, Sensors, and Artificial Intelligence, and may extend to other areas as needed. The candidate will manage and direct postgraduate taught programmes, develop new modules, and maintain world‑class funded research programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering clusters such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Computational Imaging, Embedded Systems, and more. Collaboration with university colleagues, securing major funding from Research Ireland, the European Research Council, Horizon Europe, and disseminating research through peer‑reviewed journals, conferences, and workshops are expected.
Qualifications
A primary degree and PhD in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or Robotics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Experience in third‑level teaching, teaching support, or student supervision.
A portfolio of peer‑reviewed journal publications and the capacity to develop an excellent research programme in Intelligent Robotics and related application areas.
An ability and commitment to conduct programme administration and management in a public‑service university environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to develop collaborative relationships with other academic staff.
A strong commitment to working with engineering industry, particularly in collaborative research.
Post‑doctoral (or equivalent) experience in a relevant area.
Equality and Diversity
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer and is dedicated to advancing the careers of women in engineering at all levels. The school and university have received Athena Swan Bronze and Silver awards for supporting women throughout the academic pipeline.
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