Postdoctoral Research Associate - Durham

The Role and Department

Durham University Space Research Centre (SPARC)

Durham University has established its new Durham Space Research Centre (SPARC), a 5 million hub of excellence for interdisciplinary space research, training and industrial engagement supported by Durham's Strategic Research Fund (SRF). SPARC addresses cross-disciplinary space-related challenges to promote the responsible and sustainable use of space. The successful candidate will be a part of SPARC, collaborating with SPARC researchers and participating in relevant activities. For more information, visit

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to support SPARC activities in robotics and AI research topics.

This post is fixed term for 24 months. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by September 2026.

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