OpenFieldLeeds Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Medical Robotics & Surgical Technologies
Tenured-track Assistant Professorship (Lectureship) delivering teaching in mechatronics and leading independent laboratory research in surgical robotics, capsule endoscopy, and flexible robotic catheters at the Leeds Institute of Medical Technologies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Exemplary English teaching and research presentation skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proven publication record in leading robotics journals (IEEE T-RO, Soft Robotics) and demonstrable potential for securing EPSRC/Wellcome grants.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-time permanent academic staff appointment: £45,585 to £54,395/year plus USS pension scheme
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried faculty appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Formal academic search deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Leeds documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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