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Biorob is recruiting for a Postdoc position in amphibious field robotics
The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, http://biorob.epfl.ch/) at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) has one open postdoc position in amphibious field robotics and biorobotics. The goal of the project is to participate to the design and control of salamander-like robots capable of swimming and walking for search-and-rescue applications. The work is part of the Swiss NCCR in robotics, and involves collaborations with other robotics laboratories in Switzerland. Several amphibious prototypes exist in the lab, and the goal of the position is to improve them mainly in terms of sensing, robustness, and locomotor abilities.
The position is fully funded for 2 years (possibly up to 4 years).  EPFL is one of the leading Institutes of Technology in Europe and offers internationally competitive salaries and research infrastructure.
Requirements:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong publication record in robotics. The ideal candidate should be a good robotics integrator and have prior experience in:
  • sensor integration
  • programming of locomotion controllers for legged and snake-like robots
  • experimental robotics
  • (bonus) mechanical design of field robots and biorobots
Good communication and management skills are a plus. Fluency in oral and written English is required.
How to apply for the Postdoc position:
The application should consists of a motivation letter (explaining why you are interested in the project, and why you feel qualified for it), a
full CV, two or three relevant publications, and the email addresses of two referees. PDF files are preferred. The files should be sent to
Deadline and starting date:
The starting date is December 2018 (or soon after it).  Applications are requested for Oct 19 2018, and will then be processed as they arrive until the position is closed.
Contact:
Information concerning the type of research carried out by the group can be found at http://biorob.epfl.ch/. You should send your application and any inquiry by email to auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch

 

 

The LIS (Laboratory of Intelligent Systems) is recruiting for several positions: 

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The EPFL Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (Prof. Dario Floreano, http://lis.epfl.ch) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in drone design. The project will consist in the design and prototyping of multi-functional drones. Applicants should have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, or Robotics and demonstrated realisation of robotic systems.

The position is available immediately. Candidates should send an email to Dario.Floreano@epfl.ch with a CV, cover letter, contact of two references, and full list of publications with copy of 2-3 most representative ones. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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The EPFL Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (Prof. Dario Floreano, http://lis.epfl.ch) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to study open-ended evolution of soft multi-cellular robots. The project will include modelling and simulation of soft-bodied systems. Applicants should have published in the field of evolutionary computation and have demonstrated programming skills.

The position is available immediately. Candidates should send an email to Dario.Floreano@epfl.ch with a CV, cover letter, contact of two references, and full list of publications with copy of 2-3 most representative ones. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Candidates should have a master degree in fields related to Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Micro-engineering. Previous exposure to drone design and control is an advantage. Candidates should apply to the EPFL Doctoral School in Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems and mention this position in the application letter. For more details please check: http://phd.epfl.ch/application.​​​​​​ Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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