19/01/2023 - 15:41
Bedrijf
KU Leuven
Gemeente
Leuven
Type
Voltijds
Sector
Andere sociale organisaties
KU Leuven is Belgium's largest university. We are a major higher education and research institution and rank amongst the top 100 universities worldwide. KU Leuven is located in the heart of Europe, in Leuven, which is 15min away from Brussels by train. This project will be hosted in the Mechanical Engineering department in the Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics unit.
Project
The project centers around legged robots equipped with arms and hands. This research features a mix of fundamental and application relevant aspects. We aim to develop robots and their controllers to establish reliable and versatile interactions with humans and with our everyday environment. The project will build on our previous two- and four-legged robot projects, such as the BirdBot robot, Ecowalker robot, MORTI robot, and ODRI/SOLO-legged robot. Additional open-source solutions for robotic arms and hands will be integrated. We value applying and developing open, affordable, and easy-to-access hardware/software solutions that all members of our society benefit from.
Profile
The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field. Fluency in at least one common computer programming language is required. English fluency is expected. The candidate must demonstrate their ability and aptitude for teaching assistance work, with a degree or transcripts of courses relevant to Mechanical Engineering. A background and/or hands-on experience in mechanical design and control is an advantage.
Offer
The position is fully funded. The position becomes available pending formal administrative approval, requiring enrolment in the university Ph.D. program. After a one-year evaluation period, the contract can be extended to four years. We provide access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Alexander Badri-Spröwitz
YouTube Dynamic Locomotion Group
Max Planck institute Dynamic Locomotion Group
Interested?
Please submit through the application tool as a single PDF file
* a single-page cover letter explaining your motivation for this Ph.D. research position concisely
* curriculum vitae
* a list of publications, if applicable
* a list of completed courses related to robotics, mechatronics, or machine learning, including online courses
* your earliest availability
* if available, a link to your web/GitHub page providing information about your previous robotic/related projects
* the contact information of two or more referees (name, position, e-mail, phone number)
* a copy of your academic transcripts, including bachelor's and master's grades
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Alexander Badri-Spröwitz, tel.: +32 16 32 17 97, mail: [email protected].
You can apply for this job no later than February 19, 2023 via the online application tool
KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at [email protected].
