Research Associate/Fellow in Design and Control of Continuum Robots for Medical Applications
Research Associate/Fellow in Design and Control of Continuum Robots for Medical Applications
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
We are developing ground breaking robotics technology to extend robotic surgery to previously inaccessible parts of the body, enabling minimally invasive treatments for diseases like cancer.
We are looking to recruit a researcher in design and control of continuum robots for medical applications to contribute to UKRI-funded projects and conduct research within the expanding research groups. This is a continuation of the successful projects on continuum robots developed by the Rolls-Royce UTC in manufacturing and on-wing technology team. Continuum robots have been demonstrated on several environment. In this project, we are taking them to further development and applications. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced graduate/postgraduate to play a leading role in challenging project to carry out theoretical and experimental work for developing design and control of continuum robot for confined space intervention (e.g., bile duct cancer surgery).
What you should have:
- A good first undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc) in mechatronic/control/manufacturing engineering or in a closely related discipline
- Must either possess a PhD (or be close to completion) in mechanical design engineering or a related field (e.g. manufacturing engineering)
- Knowledge of kinematic, static, and dynamic analysis, and control solutions related to continuum robots
- Strong evidence of developing your own software (e.g., MATLAB, ROS, C++, and/or LabVIEW) to control such systems
- (Desirable but not essential): Expertise in developing customised robots for various applications (e.g., manipulation/surveillance)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and publishing skills to aid effective interaction with multidisciplinary, international academic and industrial partners
- It is a condition of this role that you undertake the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening.
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