Research Assistant - RoboSprayer

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Location:

Lincoln

Salary:
From £33,002 per annum

Please note, this post is fixed term until 30 September 2026, and full time at 1 FTE.

Closing Date:
Sunday 08 March 2026

Interview Date:
Wednesday 25 March 2026

Reference: CHS
288

The University of Lincoln is looking to hire a Research Assistant (RA) with a strong interest in vehicle simulation.

The work is to support future AI-enabled robotics in agriculture, specifically for developments in all-electric agricultural vehicles, including larger vehicles such as self-propelled sprayers. The focus is on intelligent motor control systems for optimal performance and energy-efficiency. The work will utilize industry-level vehicle simulation software coupled with algorithms coded in Matlab and Simulink.

This is an exciting new project funded by Innovate UK and DEFRA, working with the School of Engineering, the Lincoln Institute of Agri-food Technology plus industry partners. As RA you will join the School of Engineering team at the central university campus.

You should have a BEng, MEng or MSc degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Tim Gordon, Professor of Vehicle Control Engineering,