About us
UCL is one of the top-rated research institutions in the world, and currently the top recipient of Horizon 2020 funding in Europe. As of 2026, 32 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fields Medallists were UCL affiliates. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL was ranked second in research power, with 93% of its research is world-leading or internationally excellent.
The Department of Computer Science is one of the best in the UK and worldwide for computer science, based on the REF’21 and QS’22 evaluations. In the latest REF (2021) it emerged 2nd in the UK and 1st in England for research power by a measure of the average research score multiplied by the volume of staff submissions. We are a large department with over 150 academic staff. We are an experimental computer science department and CS sits at the nexus of a broad range of interdisciplinary collaborations across UCL.
About the role
Our vision for Robotics and AI at UCL is to establish a new powerhouse at UCL East, and the position advertised here forms part of this strategy.
The Teaching & Research Support Technician in Robotics will join an interdisciplinary team supporting teaching activity across our MEng and MSc Robotics and AI programmes, while also assisting students and academics with their research. You will work with state-of-the-art hardware and software, including legged and aerial robots, mobile platforms, real-time simulation systems, and a range of sensors. You will contribute to the development of our teaching and support ongoing tests and experiments in our research laboratories.
About you
You will have a degree in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, together with substantial practical knowledge of a range of robotics hardware, including sensors, electric motors and embedded electronics.
You will have experience of providing technical support in a university or industry setting, with the ability to apply your expertise to support teaching and research activities. You will also have strong proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and practical experience of using small-scale manufacturing equipment, such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
UCL Computer science is the first CS department in the UK to hold an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Teaching & Research Support Technician - Robotics & Artificial Intelligence employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
