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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
WMG
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Dr. Mukund Janardhanan (Head of Sustainable Engineering and Manufacturing) at
[email protected]
This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic or industry practitioner to contribute to the delivery of Robotics and Automation education within WMG.
The successful candidate will provide subject-specialist teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting student learning through innovative teaching, assessment, project supervision, and industry-informed practice in areas such as robotics, automation, autonomous systems, control, and intelligent manufacturing. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, student support, laboratory-based teaching, and wider WMG activities.
The postholder will join a collaborative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, professional development, and enhancing the student experience while preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required for the rapidly evolving fields of robotics and automation.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching and/or practising Robotics and Automation, with expertise in areas such as robotic systems, industrial automation, control engineering, autonomous systems, mechatronics, and the integration of robotics within modern manufacturing and industrial environments. Experience in areas such as robotic programming, industrial robot operation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors and actuators, machine vision, collaborative robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies would be highly desirable.
We welcome candidates who can contribute effectively from the outset while continuing to develop their expertise in robotics education, automation technologies, intelligent systems, and advanced manufacturing. The role requires a commitment to delivering practice-based learning that reflects current industrial developments in robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing, enabling students to develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on technical skills.
Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds. Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage a varied portfolio of teaching, assessment, laboratory activities, project supervision, and administrative responsibilities are essential.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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