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Research Associate in Robotics – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
The Department of Engineering at King’s College London is internationally recognised for research in robotics, mechanism design, and intelligent systems. The successful candidate will join a growing research group focused on metamorphic robotics and morphology-driven design, working at the intersection of robotics, mechanical systems, and control. The position is part of the EPSRC-funded RROBOMORPHOSIS project, which aims to develop next-generation reconfigurable robotic systems capable of adapting their structure and functionality across diverse tasks and environments in real-time.
About the role
This position is part of the EPSRC-funded RROBOMORPHOSIS project, which aims to develop next-generation metamorphic robotic systems capable of real-time structural reconfiguration and morphology-driven adaptation. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, modelling, and experimental validation of robotic mechanisms that can alter their topology and kinematic structure to operate across multiple modes of locomotion and interaction.
The role sits at the intersection of robotics, mechanism design, and control, with a strong emphasis on integrating physical system design with control and sensing. The PDRA will be responsible for developing and evaluating novel reconfigurable robotic platforms, including the implementation of control strategies for multi-modal operation and the validation of system performance through experimental testing.
The PDRA will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research group, contributing to the delivery of project objectives and the development of research outputs. This includes publishing in leading robotics venues, supporting the supervision of students, and engaging with collaborators where appropriate.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to foundational advances in metamorphic robotics, while also supporting the development of demonstrators that highlight the potential of structurally adaptive robotic systems across a range of applications.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 36 months.
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