# Edinburgh Centre for Robotics jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Edinburgh Centre for Robotics as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/edinburgh-centre-for-robotics

Robots have the potential to revolutionise the world's economy and society over the next twenty years, working for us, beside us and interacting with us. The robotics and autonomous systems area has been highlighted by the UK Government in 2013 as one the 8 Great Technologies that underpin the UK's Industrial Strategy for jobs and growth. Heriot-Watt University (Engineering and Physical Sciences, Mathematical and Computer Sciences) and the University of Edinburgh (Informatics, Engineering) are jointly offering an innovative 4 year PhD training programme, drawing on our long standing record of postgraduate education in the robotics and autonomous systems area, and research supervision drawing on our established background in all of the above mentioned areas. This will provide individually tailored course and project portfolios during the first year of the programme, ensuring that all students will have a strong grounding in current theory, methods and applications, with flexibility for strategic individualised study, and strong support leading to a specialised PhD project in subsequent years. A key focus of our Centre is to produce innovation-ready graduates - who can not only make fundamental advances in the theory and development of robotics technology, but also have the skills to take these advances through to achieving impact in the form of new products and new companies. Moreover, the course will develop teamwork and presentation skills and give students a broad appreciation of the ethical issues associated with the Robotics and Autonomous Systems area. The Centre includes the National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, creating innovative solutions to global challenges.

## Key facts

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|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Robotics, Education, Training |
| Website | https://edinburgh-robotics.org |

## Leadership

- Sethu Vijayakumar, Centre Director
- Sabrina McCallum, PHD Researcher
- Dimitris Dimakopoulos, CDT Phd Researcher
- Cristian Novotny, Business Development Manager
- Gary B. Smith, PHD Student
- Malvina Nikandrou, Phd Student
- Max Taylor-Davies, PHD Student

## Common questions

### Is Edinburgh Centre for Robotics hiring right now?

Edinburgh Centre for Robotics has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Edinburgh Centre for Robotics's careers site.

### Where is Edinburgh Centre for Robotics headquartered?

Edinburgh Centre for Robotics is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and was founded in 2014.

### Who leads Edinburgh Centre for Robotics?

Sethu Vijayakumar, Centre Director, is at the top of Edinburgh Centre for Robotics's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Edinburgh Centre for Robotics?

Pick a role on Edinburgh Centre for Robotics's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Edinburgh Centre for Robotics's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.