Professor of Marine Technology and Autonomy (University of Plymouth)

Job title

Professor of Marine Technology and Autonomy.

Company

University of Plymouth - School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics.

Description of the job

The University of Plymouth seeks to appoint a Professor of Marine Technology and Autonomy to help drive and expand the new cross-disciplinary research centre, CMAST (Centre for Marine Autonomy, Maritime Cyber-Security and Technology). Plymouth has been announced as the UK's National Centre for Marine Autonomy (NCMA) and is home to pioneering initiatives such as Smart Sound, NCCA, and the FAST cluster.

This appointment will reinforce the University's role in delivering high-impact research aligned with the UK's National defence strategy, as highlighted in the UK's Strategic Defence Review and the Industrial Strategy, as well as supporting the UK's Net Zero Maritime ambitions. The post holder will maintain and grow the University's longstanding leadership in marine autonomy, sensor technology and maritime cyber security.

CMAST will accelerate innovation in marine technology, digital systems, and maritime cyber security, building upon the growing strengths in marine autonomy across the Marine Research Plymouth Alliance (MRPA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interdisciplinary research at the intersection of marine science, robotics, AI, and systems engineering.
• Develop CMAST as a global hub for scalable, secure, and resilient autonomous platforms.
• Advance dual-use innovation for civilian and defence applications, supporting UK strategic priorities.
• Forge partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, industry leaders, and international collaborators.
• Enhance teaching and training to equip graduates for careers in the blue economy and high-tech defence sectors.

Requirements

• An internationally recognised track record of research leadership and innovation.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Autonomous Systems Technology Platform Development (marine autonomous platforms, robotics, command and control), Environmental Sensor and Platform Development (ocean observation, climate monitoring, ecosystem health), or Maritime Technology for Security (cyber-physical systems, surveillance, naval applications).
• A clear vision for advancing marine autonomy and related technologies.
• Experience in fostering knowledge exchange and translational research.
• Candidates with exceptional expertise in non-marine autonomous systems and a compelling vision for marine applications are also encouraged to apply.

Location

Plymouth, UK.

Salary

Not specified. 

How to apply

Apply online at: https://hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=1602750fTZ&LANG=USA.

Include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description.

Job reference: B0996.

Deadline

05/01/2026.

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