University of Glasgow Research Assistant in AUTOWyrm Robotics (2026)
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow seeks a part-time Research Assistant for Dr Kevin Worrall’s AUTOWyrm robotic-platform project. The 17.5-hour-per-week role pays £33,951–£37,694 pro rata and closes 11 November 2026.
The University of Glasgow is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to work with Dr Kevin Worrall on AUTOWyrm, a project developing a new robotic platform (reference 207794). The post is in Glasgow and is funded for up to 12 months in the first instance at 17.5 hours per week.
The assistant will plan and conduct assigned research, document and analyse results, prepare reports and research papers, contribute to publications and proposals, and collaborate with the wider project team. The work centres on mechatronic systems for challenging environments.
Applicants need an honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of mechatronic design and testing for extreme environments, relevant research experience and scientific writing skills. A completed or nearly completed PhD is desirable, not essential. The salary is Grade 6, £33,951–£37,694 pro rata.
Apply through the University of Glasgow’s recruitment portal using reference 207794. The official advert closes at 23:45 on 11 November 2026. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Kevin Worrall at Kevin.Worrall@glasgow.ac.uk.
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Benefits
Grade 6 salary £33,951–£37,694 per annum pro rata. Part-time, 17.5 hours per week; funding is available for up to 12 months initially.
Eligibility summary
Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field. The PhD mentioned in the official advert is desirable, not required. Nationality restrictions are not stated.
Requirements
Specialist knowledge of designing, building and extensively testing mechatronic systems for extreme environments; relevant early-career research experience; scientific writing; communication, collaboration and data analysis skills.
Documents required
Apply through the University of Glasgow recruitment portal; follow its application form requirements and quote reference 207794.
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