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Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager for UKRAS STEPS Research Technician Strategic Technical Plat:Job description:Job location: Leeds Are you a passionate and practiced individual with a background in engineering project management? Are you seeking a fresh and exciting opportunity to take on a senior function in a new initiative aimed at transforming the UK ecosystem for research technicians in Robotics and Autonomous Systems? In this function, you will lead the implementation of all strategic operational aspects of UKRAS STEPS, playing a pivotal function in driving new initiatives and collaborations. With the support of a dedicated project support agent and an practiced leadership abilities team, you will supervise the operations of this £1.9 million programme. UKRAS STEPS is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the personal specifications. The UKRAS Network has prosperously brought together academics working in robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) across 37 universities in the UK. UKRAS STEPS aims to replicate this success for all technicians, laboratory, and facility managers working in RAS within the same network. As part of its mission, UKRAS STEPS will establish a dynamic, community-driven strategic technology platform that empowers individuals to develop their expertise while fostering an inclusive community. This initiative aims to enhance the UK environment and support the delivery of world-class RAS research in the country. Key objectives include: » Enhancing Individual Technical expertise, expertise, and career development of RT in RAS in the UK; » Transforming the UK environment for RT through networking, shared expertise, community driven activities, celebrating and publicising success, international collaboration, and national advocacy; » Delivering a flagship programme, that is professionally managed to be inclusive, ethical, programmatically sustainable, and environmentally conscious. You will be located at the Real Robotics lab, University of Leeds, which currently receives direct funding exceeding £3 million from research projects with a cumulative value of >£20 million. Our research portfolio encompasses a range of projects, such as the development of robotic systems for inspecting and repairing urban infrastructure, as well as the manufacturing of robots, including world class robot fabrication facilities. Current major externally funded projects include Pipebots, Trustworthy autonomy node in Verification, and Strength in Places funding which is connected with the Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute (the AMP Institute). The real robotics lab consists of 10 full-time academics and technicians, >10 post-doctoral researchers, and >20 PhD students, collectively contributing to the vibrant and dynamic research environment. To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, Contact Us by: Professor Robert Richardson, School of Mechanical Engineering Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2156 or email: R.C.Richardson@leeds.ac.uk Job location: Leeds - Main Campus Faculty/Service: Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences School/Institute: School of Mechanical Engineering Job Category: Professional & Managerial ContractType: Fixed Term (Until 31 December 2026 - to complete specific time limited work.) InterviewDate: To be confirmed Downloads:CandidateBrief Skills:
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