Career Opportunities at Queen's

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EEECS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is seeking a Research Fellow to investigate, develop and implement autonomous collision avoidance strategies for maritime vehicles.

You will be based at our multidisciplinary centre for Intelligent Autonomous Manufacturing Systems (i-AMS). You will be an active member of a wider community, contributing to world-leading research outputs and new research initiatives in the broader area of autonomous planning, decision theory, maritime navigation, and cyber-physical systems.

This role also offers substantial career opportunities, including training in innovation, commercialization and soft skills, travelling to research conferences and visits within the group’s research network.

This is an excellent time to join us as we continue to develop innovative technologies and solutions in partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre.

This post is available on a fixed term contract for 24 months or until 31/01/2024 (whichever is soonest).

The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter clearly demonstrate you have:

• Minimum of 2:1 Honours degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mechatronics/Applied Mathematics, or related discipline.
• A relevant PhD or about to obtain (PhD thesis must be submitted, candidates are required to demonstrate this on their application)
• At least 3 years relevant research experience to include:
• Track record of undertaking research in the area of autonomous systems (relevant to the project)
• Track record of work on dynamical systems (theoretical or experimental)
• Proven experience of working in programming languages such as Matlab/Simulink, Python etc.
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme

*Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.  For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria click on the 'Candidate Information' link below. 

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• great terms & conditions
• pension schemes
• flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working                              
• family-friendly initiatives
• career development opportunities
• support for health & mental wellbeing
• generous holiday entitlement (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing various staff networks such as iRise and PRISM which help us to progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi

 and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Candidate Information

About the Centre

Attractive reward package

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