Research Assistant

About The University

Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Research Associate to lead the design and implementation of experimental studies investigating fairness in Human‑Robot Interaction (HRI). This role is central to our interdisciplinary efforts to understand, evaluate, and promote equitable interactions between humans and embodied AI systems. The successful candidate will develop and deploy HRI experiments using the Franka Emika Research 3 arm, Furhat social robot, and Pepper humanoid platform, contributing to cutting‑edge research at the intersection of robotics and human‑centred AI.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – a little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1‑hour course.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Science

• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories