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Post Doctoral Research Position in Medical and Space Telerobotics at the Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Computational Sensing and
Robotics seeks to fill an immediate post doctoral or research scientist
position in telerobotics in the research areas of (a) sensing and
control to reduce model registration uncertainty and (b) virtual fixture
definition, simulation, and execution, as enabling technologies for
applications to problems in endoscopic surgery and telerobotic on-orbit
servicing of spacecraft via time-delayed telemetry.

In endoscopic surgery our objective is to develop new methods to enable
robotic drilling of the skull base without damaging the carotid arteries
or optic nerve. We employ virtual fixtures based on a preoperative plan,
but incorporate intraoperative sensing to incrementally reduce
registration uncertainty.

In space telerobotics our objective is to develop methods to enable
telerobotic systems to perform on-orbit servicing (e.g. repair,
refueling) of satellites under the remote supervisory control of human
operators on Earth. We will exploit new co-robotic research objectives
in the context of three manipulation tasks: thermal barrier blanket
cutting; rotary fastener removal/installation; and orbital replacement
unit removal/insertion.

The Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics is the center of
robotics research at the Johns Hopkins University - more information on
our faculty, students, and facilities is available here:
https://www.lcsr.jhu.edu The successful candidate will hold a post
doctoral appointment in the Department of Computer Science or the
Department of Mechanical Engineering. Initial appointment will be for a
term of one year, with renewal for additional years possible.

To apply for this position, please email the following to Peter
Kazanzides (pkaz@jhu.edu) and Louis L. Whitcomb (llw@jhu.edu) as a
single PDF document with the words "Telerobotics Post-Doc" in the
subject line:

1. Cover letter including:
- Brief summary of qualifications, experience
- PhD institution, Department, and Advisor
- Dissertation title, abstract, date
- Name, email, and phone number of Ph.D. advisor and
at least two additional references
- Link to website if appropriate
2. Curriculum Vitae

ICRA2013 and ROSCON 2013: Peter and Louis will be happy to meet with any
interested candidates at ICRA 2013 in Karlsruhe, 6-10 May, 2013, and at
ROSCON 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany, 11-12 May 2013. Drop them an email
with the words "Telerobotics Post-Doc" in the subject line.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to building a diverse
environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The
Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA Employer.

This notice is posted online here: https://www.lcsr.jhu.edu/Jobs


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Louis L. Whitcomb, Ph.D.
Louis R. Sardella Faculty Scholar
Director, Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science
115 Hackerman Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street,
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218-2681
llw@jhu.edu, 410-516-6724, fax: 516-4410, http://lcsr.jhu.edu

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Postdoctoral Opening in Control and Evaluation of Soft Wearable Robots @ Harvard

The Harvard Biodesign Lab at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow positions in the areas of control and biomechanical evaluation of soft wearable robots to assist with locomotion. This work will be part of the DARPA funded Warrior Web program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics and with experience in wearable robotics, locomotion, human physiology and biomechanics preferred.

The positions will be highly collaborative and the candidate should have a strong interest in contributing to multidisciplinary teams (engineers, computer scientists, physiologists, bioengineers and clinicians). The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to explore applications for their work, publish scholarly papers and attend international conferences, as well as take on a mentorship role for undergraduate and graduate students.

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete resume, cover letter describing research interests and goals, full list of publications, copies of up to three relevant scientific papers, as well as the names and contact information of three references (expected to provide letters of recommendation). Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

Applications should be sent to Conor Walsh walsh@seas.harvard.edu<mailto:walsh@seas.harvard.edu>

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Conor Walsh
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
Harvard Biodesign Lab
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
http://seas.harvard.edu/
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
http://wyss.harvard.edu/

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PhD scholarships in AI/Creative Robotics
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia


The University of New South Wales, Australia, is offering two Ph.D. student scholarships (3 years) to join a project between the recently established Creative Robotics Lab (National Institute of Experimental Arts) and the School of Computer Science and Engineering.

The project (Blue Iris) aims to broaden the investigation of intelligence in the field of AI and human-robot interaction through the use of experimental arts. The Blue Iris project is about exploring and altering physical space by creating an interactive system that incorporates intimate affective human-machine (and human-robot) interaction. The multi-sensory system will incorporate vision, touch and sound.

Required candidate background:
- Excellent general engineering or AI skills
- Major in computer science, computer engineering or related area
- Software engineering experience and good programming skills (Python/C++)
- Strong English communication skills

For students who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, these scholarships do not include tuition costs. Applications for separate tuition scholarships require a separate application and information is available on request.

Candidates should send applications to m.pagnucco@unsw.edu.au and include:
- a letter of interest outlining research interests and goals,
- a CV,
- at least one letter of recommendation.

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Maurice Pagnucco email: morri@cse.unsw.edu.au, m.pagnucco@unsw.edu.au
Head, School of Computer Science and Engineering phone: +61-2-9385 5518
The University of New South Wales fax : +61-2-9385 4071
NSW 2052, AUSTRALIA WWW: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~morri/
UNSW CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; Disclaimer: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/emaildis.htm

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Post-doc fellow in Human-Robot Interaction

We are seeking a skilled postdoctoral fellow (PDF) whose expertise intersects automatic speech recognition (ASR) and human-robot interaction (HRI). The PDF will work with a team of internationally recognized researchers to create an automated speech-based dialogue system between computers and robotic systems, and individuals with dementia and other cognitive impairments. These systems will automatically adapt the vocabularies, language models, and acoustic models of the component ASR to data collected from individuals with Alzheimer?s disease. Moreover, this system will analyze the linguistic and acoustic features of a user?s voice to infer the user?s cognitive and linguistic abilities, and emotional state. These abilities and mental states will in turn be used to adapt a speech output system to be more tuned to the user.

Work will involve programming, data analysis, dissemination of results (e.g., papers and conferences), and partial supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Some data collection may also be involved.

The successful applicant will have:
1) A doctoral degree in a relevant field of computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a relevant discipline;
2) Evidence of impact in research through a strong publication record in relevant venues;
3) Evidence of strong collaborative skills, including possibly supervision of junior researchers, students, or equivalent industrial experience;
4) Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
5) A strong technical background in machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and human-computer interaction.

This work will be conducted at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, which is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

--== About the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute ==--

One of North America?s leading rehabilitation sciences centres, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) is revolutionizing rehabilitation by helping people overcome the challenges of disabling injury, illness ,or age-related health conditions to live active, healthier, more independent lives. It integrates innovative patient care, ground-breaking research and diverse education to build healthier communities and advance the role of rehabilitation in the health system. TRI, along with Toronto Western, Toronto General, and Princess Margaret Hospitals, is a member of the University Health Network and is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

If interested, please send a brief (1-2 page) statement of purpose, an up-to-date resume, and contact information for 3 references to Alex Mihailidis (alex.milhailidis@utoronto.ca<mailto:alex.milhailidis@utoronto.ca>) and Frank Rudzicz (frank@cs.toronto.edu<mailto:frank@cs.toronto.edu>) by 31 July 2013. The position will remain open until filled.

--
Alex Mihailidis, Ph.D P.Eng.

Barbara G. Stymiest Research Chair in
Rehabilitation Technology
Toronto Rehab Institute-UHN / University of Toronto

Associate Professor
Dept. of Occupational Science &
Occupational Therapy /
Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto

(416) 946-8565
www.iatsl.org

Follow our research on Twitter: twitter.com/iatsl

Share your AT passion at RESNA 2013
June 22-24, 2013 in Bellevue, WA
www.resna.org

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PhD scholarship about control in marin robotics - University Montpellier 2 - France

Source of funding: Industrial scholarship (CIFRE) Laboratory: LIRMM (UMR 5506 CNRS / Université Montpellier 2) Keywords: marine robotics, control, signal processing, mechanics Duration: 3 years, from October 1st, 2013 Contacts: Ahmed Chemori (+33(0)4.67.41.85.62 - Ahmed.Chemori@lirmm.fr) Marc Gouttefarde (+33(0)4.67.41.85.59 - gouttefarde@lirmm.fr) Vincent Creuze (+33(0)4.67.41.85.14 - creuze@lirmm.fr) Abstract: This thesis subject deals with the automatic control of a flotilla of robotized surface vehicles for towing of wrecks, icebergs, platforms or large dimension flotsams. The work to be achieved consists in modeling the system composed of the vehicle(s), the cable(s) and the load(s), defining some optimal reference trajectories (energy minimization and obstacle avoidance), and proposing control schemes for trajectory tracking. Furthermore, in order to avoid degradation in the performance of the controlled system during the task, the vehicle is expected to possess self tuning abilities and in order to compensate for different kinds of disturbances and variable operating conditions. Therefore, the PhD candidate should propose and implement not only the environmental parameters’ estimations (intensity and frequency of waves, intensity and direction of wind, etc), but also the adaptive control schemes that enable reference trajectories tracking despite a wide range of variation of the towed load. The effect of the cables on the system will also be taken into account in this study by means of accurate modeling of their dynamics. Once the control schemes are implemented, they will first be validated in simulation (Matlab/Simulink software environment) and then in real-time on an experimental platform to show their effectiveness and robustness. The candidate should have a master degree (or equivalent) in automatic control, in robotics, or in a closely related area, preferably with a focus in automatic control and robotics. She/He is expected to have good skills in control and robotics as well as in simulation and programming (Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, etc). A good background in mechanics, marine robotics, and signal processing would be greatly appreciated. Application: Interested individuals should submit a detailed CV, a motivation letter and possibly recommendation letters to the contact persons indicated above.

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Ph.D. positions in medical robotics - Labex CAMI - France

Several Open Ph D positions in Computer Assisted Medical Interventions:
CAMI Labex (http://cami-labex.fr/) opens several Ph D scholarships scheduled to start on September, 2013. Candidates are invited to read the Ph D subjects that include medical robotics at
http://cami-labex.fr/topics-of-phd-thesis-1/
and to send an email with a letter expressing their interest for the proposed research and their r?sum?, to the supervisors named in the subject description.

- CAMI Context -
Medical Interventions (surgery, interventional radiology, radiotherapy) can benefit from a significant boost for progress in terms of patient-specific optimal planning and performance. To fulfill patient?s demands for quality, senior operators demand to see beyond the immediately visible, to be assisted in their real-time vital decisions and to provide access to enhanced dexterity, while junior operators need to ?learn to fly? before being left alone, and public health authorities and companies require demonstrations of the medical benefit of innovations.

The Computer Assisted Medical Interventions LABEX (CAMI LABEX) strategic vision is an integrated approach of medical interventions that will result in breakthroughs in terms of quality of medical interventions, demonstrated in terms of medical benefits and degree of penetration of CAMI technology in routine clinical practice.

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Post-doc in human robot social interaction and knowledge representation

Applications are invited for a position as a post-doctoral researcher in the areas of human robot social interaction and knowledge representation at Orebro University, Sweden. This is an initial 24 month appointment. Interested candidates can apply now and until the position is filled.

The successful candidate will be employed as a postdoc with Orebro University for an expected duration of 24 months.
The main task of the postdoc will be to perform world-class research on communication between robotic systems embedded in a smart home environments and humans. This requires the integration of several components: create and maintain the connection of sensor data with high level knowledge, speech understanding, and social interaction. Also the system will need to be evaluated with potential users.
The candidate is expected to participate in Ph.d student supervision and a small amount of teaching may also be part of the postdoc's doc.


Prerequisites and Application Process

In addition to a clear interest in the research topic, the successful applicant must have a strong theoretical background in computer science, and solid programming skills. A PhD in computer science, computer engineering or comparable field is required. We particularly seek candidates with experience in artificial intelligence and in particular in one or more of the following areas: speech understanding, human robot interaction and knowledge representation and reasoning. An interest on application driven research is required. Knowledge of the Swedish language is not required, but proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory.

To apply for the position, please send a motivation letter along with an updated CV (including at least two academic references) by email to Silvia Coradeschi <silvia.coradeschi@oru.se><mailto:%3csilvia.coradeschi@oru.se%3e> .
Applications can be sent immediately, and they will be accepted until the position is filled.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!


About the Place

Orebro University (www.oru.se<http://www.oru.se>) is a young university which currently enrolls more than 18,000 students. It is located in Orebro, a city of 130,000 inhabitants situated in central Sweden.

The Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS) is one of the Strong Research Environments at Orebro University. It carries out multi-disciplinary research at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and computer science. The research and human environment at AASS is young and enthusiastic. Researchers come from a dozen different countries, in Europe and worldwide, and have different scientific and cultural backgrounds. AASS also frequently hosts international researchers and is involved in a large number of international projects.

AASS is internationally renowned for its research in cognitive robotic systems, robot ecologies and artificial olfaction. Further information can be found at www.aass.oru.se<http://www.aass.oru.se>.



Silvia Coradeschi

Silvia Coradeschi, Professor
Head of the School of Science and Technology,
?rebro University,
70182 ?rebro, Sweden
Tel. +46 19 303298 Fax +46 19 303463

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Postdoc Position -- Working with PR2 -- University Stuttgart


The Machine Learning & Robotics Lab, U Stuttgart, is inviting
applications for a Postdoc position in a project involving the
realization of (active) learning methods on the PR2 robot. The Postdoc
will play a leading role in this project and our group as a whole.

The general project is concerned with realizing active learning,
exploration and curiosity on the level of mobile manipulation on the
PR2. The project will also have branches involved with human-robot
instruction and will be funded from various sources. The Postdoc
should have fun in the challenges of 1) integrating real systems that
perform complex sequential manipulation, 2) actually seeing Machine
Learning concepts realized on real robots, 3) coordinating and
defining sub-projects that contribute to these common goals of our MLR
lab. In return, we provide an ideal, potentially long-term research
opportunity, with excellent resources, in one of the most exiting
fields of robotics.

The candidate should be well experienced with robotic systems and have
an excellent academic track record within the ICRA, IROS, RSS
community.

*Requirements*
- PhD in Robotics or closely related field
- Excellent academic track record in topics related to the project
- Very good English skills, written and spoken
- Above average Team & Communication skills
- Excellent programming skills
- Excellent analytical skills & Critical thinking
- Persistence!

*Position*
- The position is open for immediate filling
- The salary options range from a standard Postdoc position (E13) to a
permanent assistant (Akademischer Rat) position (the latter only in
special cases or after some time)
- The initial contract will be 1 years but will be prolonged on
agreement

*Application*
The application procedure is informal. If you are interested, please
send an email to

marc.toussaint@informatik.uni-stuttgart.de
carola.stahl@ipvs.uni-stuttgart.de

with subject

[PostDoc Application]

including

1) a brief statement on your current position, what your PhD topic and
focus or recent research was, and when you plan to start a new job,

2) URL of your homepage

3) your Google Scholar search URL
(e.g. http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=marc+toussaint)

After pre-selection we will contact you again and additionally ask for
a full CV and contacts of three references. Evaluation of candidates
starts on receipt of applications but will continue until the position
is filled.

--
Marc Toussaint, Prof. Dr.
Uni Stuttgart
Universit?tsstra?e 38
70569 Stuttgart, Germany
+49 711 685 88376
http://ipvs.informatik.uni-stuttgart...arc/index.html

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post-doc position in plant perception and manipulation


I'm looking for a post-doc to support my NASA ?Autonomous Food
Production? project at CU Boulder. The long-term goal of this project
is fully autonomous production of salad and strawberries in a
controlled environment starting from tele-operation to fully
autonomous operation. I?m looking for someone with a strong background
in computer vision and/or 3D point cloud registration; experience in
manipulation is a plus.

The lab is equipped with a tele-operated greenhouse system that allows
360 degree manipulation of a rack of plants via a custom manipulator
arm, a gantry system systematically collecting RGB-D data of a number
of Strawberry plants, and a Baxter robot. The working environment is
highly collaborative and the Research Associate will complement the
efforts of multiple PhD students working on path-planning,
manipulation and human-factors aspects of this project as well as
interacting with faculty from bio-astronautics and biology at CU, and
local industry working on "Vertical Farming".

http://correll.cs.colorado.edu/?page_id=225

The posititon is available for up to two years, starting September
1st, 2013. In order to apply, please email me your current CV, one
sample publication, names of references that I can contact, and a
cover letter describing both your professional and research goals.
Please put "[post-doc]" into the subject line.

Regards
Nikolaus

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Assistant Professor
@correlllab, http://correll.cs.colorado.edu

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Funded PhD position in Driving Assistance and Autonomous Navigation @ INRIA Rhone Alpes, France

eam e-Motion at INRIA Rh?ne-Alpes, Grenoble, France and Toyota Europe
are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to continue our ongoing
collaboration on Advanced Driving Assistance Systems and Autonomous
Navigation. The proposed work shall focus on the development of models
and methods for autonomous driving in realistic environments. The
proposed approach is to improve and extend upon our existing methods for
collision risk assessment, risk-based planning/navigation and
probabilistic safety evaluation. More information is available at:

https://team.inria.fr/e-motion/files...ria-Toyota.pdf

The intended position start is in July 2013, but there is flexibility
to start it later. Applications can be sent immediately and will
continue to be evaluated until the position is taken.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and
creativity, as well as knowledge in stochastic processes, decision
making, perception and robotics. She or he must have experience in
software development in C++ and Linux. The PhD candidate
shall be capable of working autonomously on assigned tasks. Team work
is crucial as it is the capability to perform experiments
with an equipped experimental car. Familiarity with CUDA and Boost
libraries will be appreciated. Experience using the Robotics library ROS
and fluency in English will be an advantage.

Applicants should submit:

- A one page cover letter describing their background and motivations.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Publication list.
- Contact information of at least one referee.

Applications should be sent in a single PDF document to:

alejandro-dizan.vasquez-govea@inria.fr

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Dizan Vasquez
Research Fellow / Team e-Motion
INRIA Rh?ne-Alopes