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PhD and Postdoctoral Positions
AASS Mobile Robotics and Olfaction Lab, Orebro University

The AASS Mobile Robotics and Olfaction Lab (http://www.aass.oru.se/Research/mro)
at Orebro University, Sweden is looking for excellent senior research scientists
and Ph.D. students. The positions are briefly described below. For further
information please contact Achim J. Lilienthal (achim.lilienthal@oru.se).


Open Call for Postdoctoral Research Fellows (4 year positions)
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This opportunity is related to a new call in which Orebro University offers
several career-building research positions. The call addresses excellent
researchers who have obtained their Ph.D. during the last seven years and who
are interested in further developing research at the AASS Mobile Robotics and
Olfaction Lab and building up an own research group. If the performance goals
are met on completion of the four-year fellowship Orebro University will
initiate a process aiming to offer a position as senior lecturer. The position
will start in spring 2014.

As part of the application, candidates need to submit a research plan which
describes the link to the existing research environment. Please feel free to
contact Achim J. Lilienthal (achim.lilienthal@oru.se) to discuss integration of
your planned research into the AASS Mobile Robotics and Olfaction Lab. Further
information can be found at
http://www.oru.se/English/About-the-...ity/Vacancies/ (see "Postdoctoral
Research Fellows within Science, Technology, Business and Economics").


Postdoc / Ph.D. position in Mobile Robot Olfaction
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POSITIONS
We are searching for Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral researchers in the area
of mobile robot olfaction, which combines artificial olfaction - gas sensing
with artificial sensor systems - and mobile robotics. Applications for "gasbots"
include gas sensor networks and mobile robots for surveillance of landfill sites
(see http://aass.oru.se/Research/mro/gasbot/), monitoring of air pollution and
gas leak detection and localization.

PREREQUISITES

In addition to a strong interest in the topic, a solid theoretical background
and excellent programming skills, applicants should also have the equivalent of
a Master's / Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Physics, Applied
Mathematics, Robotics, Computer Science, etc). Experience in Robotics, AI
Planning and/or Classical Mechanics is a plus. Proficiency in written/spoken
English is mandatory.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, please send a motivation letter along with an updated
CV (including at least two academic references) by e-mail to Achim J. Lilienthal
(achim.lilienthal@oru.se). Applications can be sent immediately and will be
considered until the position is fixed.

PREREQUISITES AND APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should have a PhD in Robotics or a related field and of course
dedication and a strong interest in the particular topic. In addition, the
successful candidates should have a solid theoretical background and excellent
programming skills (preferably C++). Previous experience in the relevant field
is a plus. It is not necessary to be familiar with the Swedish language, but
proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory.

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in PDF format to
Achim J. Lilienthal (e-mail: achim.lilienthal@oru.se) with the subject line "PhD
Position MRO" or respectively "Postdoc Position MRO":
- a one page letter that describes the suitability of the respective candidate,
- an updated curriculum vitae (CV) including at least two references (names and
contact details),
- a full list of publications,
- copies of the three most relevant publications (for postdoc applications only).

CLOSING DATE:
Applications can be sent immediately and will be considered until the position
is filled.


THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Orebro is a young university currently enrolling some 17.000
students (see http://www.oru.se for details) located in the city of Orebro,
which has 107.000 inhabitants and is situated in central Sweden (at 59?16'N
15?13'E; more information can be found, for example, at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orebro).

AASS (Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems) is a multi-disciplinary research centre
which combines ideas from different fields including machine learning and
artificial intelligence, computer vision, computer science, and measurement
technology to create mobile robots and other autonomous sensor systems. The
research and human environment at AASS is young, enthusiastic, and international.

The Mobile Robotics and Olfaction Lab is one of two research groups within AASS.
The focus is on perception systems for mobile robots. Our goal is to advance the
theoretical and practical foundations that allow mobile robots to operate in an
unconstrained, dynamic environment. The approaches that we develop address
real-world needs and are typically characterized by fusion of different sensor
modalities. Where possible, the results of our research work are timely
integrated in industrial demonstrators. Currently, the Mobile Robotics and
Olfaction Lab has a staff of 15 PhD students and 12 senior researchers. Further
information can be found at http://www.aass.oru.se/Research/mro.


LINKS:
Contact Person:
Prof. Achim J. Lilienthal,
e-mail: achim.lilienthal@oru.se,
Web page: http://www.aass.oru.se/Research/mro/amll.html

Mobile Robotics and Olfaction Lab:
http://www.aass.oru.se/Research/mro/index.html

AASS:
http://www.aass.oru.se

Orebro University
http://www.oru.se

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PhD Position at Utah State University

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking PhD Students in the area of cooperative localization and navigation of multiple small robots (ground robots and quad-rotor) in GPS denied areas. Students should have strong background in control and estimation theory, and UAV dynamics and control. Applicant should be proficient in MATLAB/SIMULINK, C++,OpenCV, and ROS. Hands on experience with UAV autopilot (Kestrel, Piccolo,Paparazzi, or Arduino) will be an added advantage. For more details about our research visit http://www.eng.usu.edu/ece/faculty/rsharma/. Qualified candidates will offered stipend of $18,000/year+ tuition. For more information contact Rajnikant Sharma (rajnikant.sharma@usu.edu).

Interested candidates can apply for Fall 2014 before January 10th through https://rgs.usu.edu/gradguide/htm/apply

Regards

Rajnikant Sharma, Assistant Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Phone: 435-797-7912
Website: http://www.eng.usu.edu/ece/faculty/rsharma/

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Post-Doc position at the Agile and Dexterous Robotics Lab at ETH Z?rich
Learning planning and control for legged mobile manipulation


**[PROJECT BRIEF]**

The goal of this research is to derive principled and robust approaches
to learning, planning & control of walking, and manipulating robots in
unstructured environments. The possible research topics for this
position are relatively broad but will in general focus on the
application of learning and planning to whole body control and impedance
control in combined manipulation and locomotion problems.

**[BACKGROUND]**

The successful candidate will work in the frame of the NCCR Robotics:
http://www.nccr-robotics.ch/

At the ADR lab we seek to understand the control of dynamic motions of
robots, humans and animals in unstructured environments. This
understanding will let us provide the ?intelligence? for versatile,
agile and dexterous service robots.

Topics include:

- Applied machine learning and optimization to robotics
- Nonlinear hybrid MPC
- Feedback and kinodynamic planning
- Control of legged locomotion and manipulation
- Whole body control
- Active impedance control
- Multi-contact control
- Full body force and impedance control

**[DATES]**

- Starting Date: The position is open for immediate filling.
- Evaluation of candidates starts on receipt of applications but will
continue until position is filled (see http://www.adrl.ethz.ch for updates).

**[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
- Outstanding Team & Communication skills
- Excellent programming skills
- Excellent analytical skills & Critical thinking
- Driven, independent personality
- Persistence!

Experience with:
- Machine learning, Optimization
- Planning with dynamics
- Compliance, Stiffness, Impedance control
- Torque controlled robots
- Rigid body dynamics
- Signals and Systems knowledge
- Control engineering background
- Experience with physics simulators
- Unix/Linux knowledge
- Working with real robots

Post-Docs are expected, in addition to their research, to participate
in teaching, supervision of bachelor's and master's projects,
supervision of PhD students, grant preparation and the general
activities of the Lab.

**[HOW TO APPLY]**

Please send your CV, a letter of motivation (incl. statement of research
interests) and 3 reference letters to Prof. Dr. Jonas Buchli <buchlij
(at) ethz (dot) ch> quoting [PostDoc Application S_13_3] in the subject.
Please send all documents in PDF or plain text format only.

Include a link to your PhD thesis and 3 of your most relevant papers.

For questions please contact Jonas Buchli <buchlij (at) ethz (dot) ch>.

**[WHAT WE OFFER]**

We offer a contract of 1 year with possible extension in an exciting
research opportunity at the forefront of one of the most dynamic
engineering fields.

A post-doc position at ETH is a regular job with social benefits, an
attractive salary and access to excellent facilities in one of the
world's leading technical universities. Zurich is regularly voted among
the top cities in the world for quality of life.

**[THE ADR LAB @ ETHZ]**

- Information about the Agile and Dexterous Robotics lab can be found at
http://www.adrl.ethz.ch/

- ADRL is located at the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems:
http://www.iris.ethz.ch/ and the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering:
http://www.mavt.ethz.ch/

- Information about ETH can be found at http://www.ethz.ch/


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Prof. Dr. Jonas Buchli
Head Agile and Dexterous Robotics Lab
Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems
ETH Z?rich

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Post-doc in Microrobotics/MEMS @ Purdue

There is an open Post-Doc position in the Multi-Scale Robotics & Automation
Lab at Purdue University for a new project on the design and control of
mobile microrobot swarms for advanced manufacturing applications.
Candidates must have a background in MEMS fabrication techniques.
Additional expertise in microrobotics, control electronics design, computer
vision, and motion planning is also desirable.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter highlighting related
work in the area along with three professional references to:
dcappell@purdue.edu with the subject: [Microrobotics/MEMS Post-Doc
Application].

The start date is for this position is Spring or Summer 2014 with funding
for 2 years.


*Multi-Scale Robotics & Automation Lab (MSRAL) @ Purdue
The MSRAL performs cutting-edge research on robotic and automation systems
at various length scales: macro-scale (cm to m), meso-scale (~100's of um
to a few mm's), micro-scale (10's of um to 100's of um), and nano-scale
(nm). Research areas of focus are multi-scale robotic manipulation and
assembly tasks, mobile micro/nano robotics, bio-nano robotics,
mechatronics, robotic system integration, medical robotics and devices,
MEMS device design and fabrication to aid in robotics and automation tasks,
automation for the life sciences, and micro/nano aerial and ground vehicle
design & control.
https://engineering.purdue.edu/MultiScaleRobotics


*Robotics @ Purdue ME
A number of faculty and students in the School of Mechanical Engineering
are engaged in traditional Robotics and Robotics-inspired Research. They
conduct both fundamental and applied research in a variety of areas. The
groups? research activities comprise all aspects of robotics including
development of component technologies (e.g., sensors, actuators,
structures, and communication), novel robotic platforms, design, controls,
intelligence, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and autonomy for
robotic systems.
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Re...ics/index.html


*MEMS/NEMS @ Purdue ME
Micro and Nanotechnology is a dynamic and expanding research area in the
School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University. The research
activities are built upon traditional mechanical engineering disciplines,
but extended into the nanoscale science and technology with the use of
modern experimental and computational tools. Current research activities
include nanoscale heat transfer, fluidics, manufacturing, optics, nano- and
micro-scale electro-mechanical devices (NEMS and MEMS). Most of the
research is conducted at the newly established Birck Nanotechnology Center:
http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/

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David J. Cappelleri, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Purdue University
Mechanical Engineering
585 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088
E-mail: dcappell@purdue.edu
Phone: 765.494.3719
Fax: 765.494.0539

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PhD positions at U. Edinburgh

Ph.D. positions related to robotics are available at the University of Edinburgh. The following are broadly the topics of interest:

* Motion planning, navigation and mobility management
* Geometry and topology
* Mobile and sensor networks
* Algorithms

The work will focus on algorithm design for robotics, using geometric or topological ideas. These are relevant to motion planning, navigation, robot control, autonomous vehicles, point cloud analysis etc. Research across the fields of Robotics and sensor networks are also of interest.

Contact: rsarkar@inf.ed.ac.uk. More information at http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/rsarkar/positions.html.

International (Outside UK and EU) students should apply by **December 12, 2013**. All students are encouraged to apply early.

The QS World University ranking puts The University of Edinburgh in the top 20 in world. The research at Edinburgh School of Informatics has consistently ranked as one of the best in the U.K. The historic city of Edinburgh is lively, beautiful, and a great place to live. More information for students are available at http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departme...s/postgraduate

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Rik Sarkar
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) and Chancellor's Fellow
The University of Edinburgh
http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/rsarkar/

[mohammaddt]

Post-Doc position in Control and Robotics and/or electromagnetic.


Strong background in control (fundamental and practical) is required.
Experience in drug delivery systems is desired.
School of mechanical engineering and aerospace
Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea.
Contract for one year and possibility of extension up to 4 years.


Strong background in control (fundamental and practical) is required.


Please send your resume to: m.dadkhaht@gnu.ac.kr

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post-doc position on vision for walking humanoids

In the context of the EU funded project Koroibot (www.koroibot.eu), the iCub Facility Department at the Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is looking for a Postdoctoral fellow in the field of sensor fusion for scene interpretation and navigation in walking humanoids. Tasks will be focused on the development of the visual perception system for a humanoid robot to support visually guided walking. Foreseen activities mainly fall in the scope of computer vision but will also significantly leverage on the multimodal sensors currently available on the iCub humanoid: vision, whole-body distributed accelerometers, gyroscopes, tactile sensors, force and torque sensors. Goal of the project is to give the iCub humanoid robot (www.icub.org) the visual competencies required to interpret and walk in the environment, tracking and avoiding obstacles. Possible scenarios are: 1) gaze and keep fixation on objects of interest during walking 2) walk to reach a visually identified object by
avoiding obstacles 3) identify the type of terrain and obstacles on the floor and plan actions accordingly.

Candidate should have a strong background in Computer Vision and Robotics. The candidate should also have a background in computer programming fluent in C++ and be motivated to perform experiments on a real robot.

The working language will be English. The position is available immediately and will be funded by the FP7 EU grant Koroibot ICT 2013.10 Cognitive Systems and Robotics (GA 611909). The duration of the contract is two years. An internationally competitive salary, dependent on experience, will be offered. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a list of publications. Please send your application to the following email address: jobpost.koroibot@icub.iit.it possibly with 2 reference letters.

The official call is available here: http://www.iit.it/en/openings/resear...epartment.html

ADDITIONALS
In order to comply with the Italian law (art. 23 of Privacy Law of the Italian Legislative Decree n. 196/03), we have to kindly ask the candidate to give his/her consent to allow IIT to process his/her personal data. We inform you that the information you provided will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your professional profile to meet the requirements of IIT. Your data will be processed by IIT, with headquarters in Genoa, Via Morego, 30, acting as the Data Holder, using computer and paper based means, observing the rules on protection of personal data, including those relating to the security of data. Please also note that, pursuant to art. 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, you may exercise your rights at any time as a party concerned by contacting the Data Manager.
The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Lorenzo Natale, PhD
lorenzo.natale@iit.it
via Morego, 30 16163 Genova
Ph: +39 010 71781946
Fax: +39 010 7170205
www.iit.it

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Northwestern University Announces Master of Science in Robotics Program

Northwestern Engineering is proud to announce a new program offering an MS
in Robotics. The interdisciplinary program is a one-year, full-time
graduate program designed to bridge the knowledge and experience gap
between an undergraduate engineering degree and a career in robotics.

Program highlights include the following:
- MS in as little as 12 months,

- Student take 10 courses of academic study and complete an extended
research project advised by Northwestern faculty,

- Course offerings include hands-on, project-based courses,

- Exciting internship opportunities,

- More than 20 faculty available as research advisers coming from
departments such as Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, or the Rehabilitation
Institute of Chicago

- Possible project areas include machine learning, human-robot
interaction, multi-robot systems, dynamic simulation and control,
swarm robotics, robot manipulation, and bio-inspired sensing and
control.

For more information on the program visit http://robotics.northwestern.edu.

To sign up for updates on the program visit http://eepurl.com/I5xNn.

Any questions can be emailed to msr@northwestern.edu.

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Postdoc position in humanoid robotics at ISIR/UPMC
Paris, France

Laboratory: ISIR (CNRS/Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University), Paris,
France.
Duration: 24 months (starting as soon as possible).

The ISIR laboratory at Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University (UPMC, Paris,
France) is looking for a postdoctoral candidate to perform research in
the field of humanoid robot posture control and on reactive and
predictive control for tasks with contacts.

The research will be performed within the framework of the ROMEO 2
French national project lead by Aldebaran Robotics.
The control problems that will be studied emerge from the necessity of
compliance and robustness for tasks of human assistance in complex
domestic environments.
The primary goal will be to design algorithms and explore new methods to
efficiently handle the unavoidable uncertainties of interactions with
the humans and the environment in such scenarios. This will involve work
on impedance control, model predictive control, center-of-mass control
and trajectory generation.

Eventually, the algorithms will be demonstrated on Aldebaran's ROMEO,
but they will also be tested in simulation and validated on robots owned
by the ISIR (e.g. Kuka LWR, iCub, PR2).

The ideal candidate must have:
- a strong background in the control of complex robotic systems;
- excellent C++ programming skills and good software engineering
capabilities;
- excellent collaborative working capabilities.

To apply, please contact Vincent Padois
(firstname_dot_name_at_upmc_dot_fr) AND Nicolas Perrin
(firstname_dot_name_at_isir_dot_upmc_dot_fr) with your cv and a letter
including references, a brief introduction of your research background
and plans.

Quick links:
- Vincent Padois: http://people.isir.upmc.fr/padois
- Nicolas Perrin: http://www.nicolasperrin.net/
- ISIR: http://www.isir.upmc.fr/

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Postdoc Position in Multifunctional Robotic Structures

*Full Time Research Fellow (Robotics) with strong experience in design,
fabrication, and controls of advanced robotic structures*

A position for a Postdoctoral Fellow is available immediately to develop
multifunctional robotic structures in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park. The Scope of Work
includes:

(1)Design and build new compliant robotic structures with integrated
compliant sensors.

(2)Develop control methods for use with compliant, scalable, sensing
robotic structures that simultaneously monitor both global and local
shapes, as well as force distributions.

(3)Create new models and methodologies that relate the output of an
array of distributed sensors to a set of decisions about appropriate
co-robotic actions.

One key application of this technology will be in autonomous human-robot
and robot-environment interactions. Compliant sensing structures will
allow robots to come into safe contact with humans and have an awareness
of the consequences of their movements.The position offers the
opportunity to learn and utilize multidisciplinary engineering
approaches under a team of faculty members with extensive experience in
robotics, mechanics, materials, controls, and sensing.

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent. The candidate should be able
to perform independent research, work in a team and take a leadership
role, and think creatively.They should have proven hands-on experience
and contributions in robotics and a strong interest in developing novel
technologies and science. Experience in both mechatronics and materials
science would be advantageous.

Responsibilities will also include planning and conducting research,
data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, presentation of results
at meetings and conferences, and working with the graduate students of
the research team.

To apply, please email a CV and a cover letter to:

Prof. Hugh A. Bruck

email:bruck@umd.edu

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park20754

The cover letter should explain how your background is relevant and
detail how your expertise would be beneficial specifically to this
project.Also attach copies of 1-3 of your best published papers and a
list of 3-4 references with their contact information (affiliation, web
site, email, phone).

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.Women and
minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

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__________________________________________________ _______________
Dr. Hugh A. Bruck
Professor, Associate Chair for Academic Affairs in Mechanical Engineering
Director of Graduate Studies in Mechanical and Reliability Engineering
Affiliate, Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Affiliate, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computing
Program
Member, Center for Energetic Concepts Development
Member, Maryland Robotics Center
Member, Maryland Nanocenter
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2174 Martin Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-8711
Fax: 301-314-9477
Cell: 301-461-6710
WWW:http://www.wam.umd.edu/~bruck/WAM-pub