Research Fellow in Autonomous Navigation

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Full-time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £39,316 per annum

Location: Cranfield

We welcome applications from prospective Research Fellows in Autonomous Navigation.

About the Role

Our reputation for leading in the field of digital systems: sensor data and signal processing for position, navigation and timing (PNT), and machine learning has been established through active research in this field. The research group you would be joining is focused on the research of AI-enhanced emerging technologies supporting wider adoption and improved safety of operation of autonomous systems, such as enhanced situational awareness, robust and resilient PNT. The application of these technologies spans both present air and land systems and future autonomous ones, for example, Urban Air Mobility. Research work covers both funded research (from research councils and directly from clients) and academic provision (MSc and PhD). 

About You

You will be educated to the doctoral level in a relevant subject and your skills & knowledge will mean that you can contribute to research & some teaching activities such as (1) research in emerging technologies enabling robust and resilient autonomous system operations: PNT, surveillance and conflict management, (2) teaching in machine learning, sensor technologies and PNT technologies for our MSc courses, (3) engage with academic, business and defence stakeholders to develop and deliver research projects, and (4) assist in activities in the group with other academics, researchers and students. You will be expected to collaborate with the existing staff working in the same group and centre and have communications and meetings with our collaborators within the university, the industrial and defence partners, or in other universities. 

About Us

Cranfield Aerospace’s centres are the powerhouses of our world-class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. Through strong links with an industry built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport and airspace management of the future, and are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway. Cranfield Aerospace is internationally recognised as the first choice for research and education in all aspects of aerospace including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility and space.  Find out more here .

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Ivan Petrunin: [email protected]

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button. Please contact [email protected] for further details quoting reference number 4772.

Closing date: 19/03/2024