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College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The above full-time post is available from 16^th November 2020 on a fixed-term basis until 13^th August 2021 in the College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences.

The post

The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Dr Wenjie Ruan. The details of this project can be found in https://orcahub.org/engagement/partnership-fund/aelars. The successful applicant will develop novel safety verification or testing algorithms to measure the robustness or safety of various deep learning models that are widely used in robotic/autonomous systems; implement the above algorithms as a toolbox, and further testing it on various learning- enabled autonomous robotic systems, especially on their perception tasks and decision-making process.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in Computer Science or Robotics and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to have

• Proficient software development skills, including experience of, e.g., C/C++, Python and/or Java, Matlab/Simulink

• Publications record appropriate to stage of career including research publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment above.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

For further information please contact Dr Wenjie Ruan, e-mail w.ruan@ex.ac.uk