Research Associate in Implementation of Detection and Sensor Fusion Algorithms Radars

Overview

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

School of Engineering / College of Science & Engineering

Institute for Imaging, Data, and Communications (IDCOM)

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term

Contract:

Until 31st July 2026 with potential for a further extension subject to funding

The Opportunity:

Where curiosity becomes impact

With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.

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Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

This Research Associate position will contribute to impact acceleration projects within the Institute for Imaging, Data, and Communications (IDCOM) at the University of Edinburgh, and in collaboration with colleagues in the academia and the industry.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2026 with potential for a further extension subject to funding.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.

Please apply including a cover letter and CV. For informal discussion, potential candidates are invited to contact Prof James R. Hopgood at

How to apply

Please apply including a cover letter and CV. For informal discussion, potential candidates are invited to contact Prof James R. Hopgood at

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 22 January 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.