Research Associate in Formal Verification for Robot

8 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

CRADLE, the "Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments" is an industry and academic partnership that aims to solve challenges that have limited the development, implementation, and adoption of robotics across industry sectors, particularly where the environment is complex and there is a likelihood of human interaction. CRADLE is a significant research partnership between the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI, Jacobs Solutions, and the UKRI.

**What you will get in return**:

- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Clare Dixon or Michael Fisher

**General enquiries**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.


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