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[robotic]

Post-Doctoral Fellowship from BAMBI project (Bottom-up Approaches to Machines dedicated to Bayesian Inference) in the domain of Robotic Multimodal Perception




A position for a post-doctoral fellowship is open for the BAMBI project
(Bottom-up Approaches to Machines dedicated to Bayesian Inference),
funded by the European Commission under the FET Project -
FP7-ICT-2013-C. For more information on the project and the position,
please read the text transcribed below and/or send an e-mail to: Jorge
Dias (jorge@isr.uc.pt) or Jo?o Filipe Ferreira (jfilipe@isr.uc.pt) .


Scientific area:

Robotics and Automation / Cognitive Robotics


Prerequisites:

A PhD degree (Post-Doctoral fellowship) in
Electronic/Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science or
similar.


Work plan:

The Candidate will be responsible for driving research efforts on theory
and hardware implementation of probabilistic computation. The research
will study probabilistic computation following two major axes: algebra
and reconfigurable hardware. The activities will be in coordination with
the Project Team at University of Coimbra ensuring the successful
implementation of the Project's Overall Plan and the fulfilment of the
scientific and technical aspects of its Milestones.


Location:

The work plan will be executed at the Mobile Robotics Laboratory
(http://mrl.isr.uc.pt), Institute of Systems and Robotics
(http://www.isr.uc.pt), under the scientific advising of Prof Jorge
Dias, co-advising by Dr Jorge Lobo and Dr. Jo?o Filipe Ferreira. The
research activities includes short visit periods at other partners
within the BAMBI project consortium (CNRS (College de France), Probayes-
SAS)


Temporal span:

The Fellowship corresponds to a 12-month contract, renewable and
expectedly starting in January 2013. *A probation period will be
considered for the first 6 months*.

Summary of the project:

We propose a theory and a hardware implementation of probabilistic
computation inspired by biochemical cell signaling. We will study
probabilistic computation following three axes: algebra, biology, and
hardware. In each case, we will develop a bottom-up hierarchical
approach starting from the elementary components, and study how to
combine them to build more complex systems. We propose Bayesian gates
operating on probability distributions on binary variables as the
building blocks of our probabilistic algebra. These Bayesian gates can
be seen as a generalization of logical operators in Boolean algebra. We
propose to interpret elementary cell signaling pathways as biological
implementation of these probabilistic gates. In turn, the key features
of biochemical processes give new insights for innovative probabilistic
hardware implementation. We propose to associate conventional
electronics and novel stochastic nano-devices to build the required
hardware elements. Combining them will lead to new artificial
information processing systems, which could, in the future, outperform
classical computers in tasks involving a direct interaction with the
physical world. For these purposes, the BAMBI project associates
research in Bayesian probability theory, molecular biology, nanophysics,
computer science and electronics.



On behalf of the BAMBI project?s team at the University of Coimbra,


Jo?o Filipe Ferreira, PhD

Invited Assistant Professor



Mobile Robotics Lab ? Institute of Systems and Robotics
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department ? University of Coimbra
Pinhal de Marrocos ? P?lo II ? 3030-290 COIMBRA ? PORTUGAL
Tel.: +351 239 796 303
E-mail: jfilipe@isr.uc.pt
http://www2.isr.uc.pt/~jfilipe

[mohammaddt]

Postdoc and PhD students position in Electromagnetic system and mechatronics.

Intelligent Robots & Systems Laboratory in Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea, is looking for competent science and technology brains with creative and experimental spirit and enthusiasm. Looking for Postdoc and PhD students with excellent knowledge of Electromagnetic system and mechatronics to work on Nano magnetic particle actuation system for drug delivery in brain.
Majors: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Skillful programming knowledge such as Visual C++, MATLAB, LABVIEW are recommendable.
Proficiency in English speaking and writing is required.
The graduate students will get full scholarship without paying education fee.
Monthly salary ranges from US $1000 to $1300 for PhD student and 2500$ to 3000$ for PostDoc depending on the applicant's experience, capability, and degree.
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to m.dadkhaht@GNU.ac.kr

[robotic]

One PhD position available in evolutionary robotics at the University of Vermont


One funded Ph.D. position is available in the Morphology, Evolution &
Cognition Laboratory (MECL)

http://www.cs.uvm.edu/~jbongard/

at the University of Vermont.

The goal of the funded project is to study the role of morphology in
the evolution of adaptive and cognitive behaviors for autonomous robots.

(An overview of evolutionary robotics is available at
http://www.cs.uvm.edu/~jbongard/papers/2013_CACM_Bongard.pdf)

Work will involve the creation of large-scale, behavior-independent
robot design systems. Some of the work may involve web deployment.
Most work will be conducted using physical simulation, but if the candidate
is so inclined there is the possibility to work with physical machines.
Candidates should have an interest in embodied cognition, evolutionary
biology and/or cognitive science. The applicant will have the opportunity
to work with members of the IGERT Smart Grid team

http://www.uvm.edu/smartgrid/

and the Vermont Complex Systems Center

http://www.uvm.edu/~cmplxsys/

More details about the project are available at

http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmpr/?Page=news&storyID=12435

* Required Qualifications *

- an M.S. in computer science;

- a strong programming background (preferably in C or C++);

- strong self-motivation and dedication, with strong critical and analytic
thinking abilities;

- an ability and desire to formulate, conduct and analyze large-scale
empirical experiments in simulation.

* Application Deadline *

- February 15, 2014

* Application Instructions *

-
http://www.uvm.edu/~cems/cs/?Page=grad/phd-guide.php&SM=grad/_gradmenu.html#appinfo


Josh Bongard
Director of the Morphology, Evolution & Cognition Laboratory
Vermont Complex Systems Center
Department of Computer Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
josh.bongard@uvm.edu

[robotic]

Postdoctoral Job Posting - MIT
Biomimetic Robotics Lab


The MIT Biomimetics Robotics Laboratory (http://biomimetics.mit.edu) has
open post-doctoral associate positions in quadrupedal locomotion, APE-like
robot design and development and printable, soft robotic actuator
immediately.

1. Fast/efficient Quadrupedal Locomotion (MIT Cheetah robot)
MIT Cheetah robot achieved high speed (13.5mph) and efficiency (COT of
0.51) rivaling animals and we are working on control algorithms that allows
outdoor running including gait transition, turning, rapid acceleration and
enhancing stability through large disturbances. We are looking for a strong
researchers who can works on hardware as well as dynamic simulation.

2. Development of MIT APE robot
We are developing a new quadrupedal robot using technologies developed
from MIT Cheetah focusing on high power manipulation. We are looking for a
strong, ambitious robot designer who is willing to develop a new class of
humanoid capable of high-power manipulation.

Candidates should have a PhD and a strong publication record in fields
related to biorobotics, field robotics or search-and-rescue robotics. The
ideal candidate should have a strong expertise in one of the following
areas 1)robot design and control, 2)dynamic simulation and optimization.

The application should consists of a motivation letter (explaining why you
are interested in the project, and why you feel qualified for it), a CV,
two or three relevant publications, and the email addresses of two
reference. These should be sent tosangbae@mit.edu Applications will be
processed as they arrive until the position is closed.
Thanks.

--
Sangbae Kim, Ph.D
Assistant professor
Biomimetic robotics lab
Massachusetts institute of Technology
http://biomimetics.mit.edu/
617-452-2711

[robotic]

Ph.D. Student Openings in Robot Vision

The Intelligent Autonomous Systems Lab (http://ualr.edu/cxye/laboratory.htm)
of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has three Ph.D. student
openings for Fall 2014. The successful candidates will develop computer
vision methods based on a 3D time-of-flight camera for small robots or
robotic devices. The research topics include:

-6 DOF SLAM
-3D map-building and autonomous navigation
-3D data segmentation
-Object/scene recognition
-Human robot interaction

General guideline of admission to graduate study is referred to
http://ualr.edu/enss/. The lab currently hosts research projects funded by
the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and
NASA.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a dynamic metropolitan
university locating at the state's capital city, Little Rock
(http://www.littlerock.com). Applicants should hold a degree in electrical
engineering, computer science, or related fields. To apply, contact Dr. Cang
Ye (cxye@ualr.edu) with detailed CV and copies of transcript(s), TOEFL and
GRE.

------------------------------
Cang Ye, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Systems Engineering
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Ave, EIT 536
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: (501) 683-7284 Fax: (501) 569-8698 Google Voice: (501) 237-1818
Email: cxye@ualr.edu
http://www.ualr.edu/cxye

[robotic]

Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Robotics at the IT University of Copenhagen - available immediately

The IT University of Copenhagen (www.itu.dk), Denmark invites applications
for a full-time postdoctoral research position.

*Starting date: immediately*

The position is fully funded until the end of 2014.

Questions about the positions can be directed to Assistant Professor
Sebastian Risi, IT University of Copenhagen, sebr@itu.dk.

We are seeking an outstanding postdoc with experience/interest in topics
such as evolutionary robotics, neural networks, neuroevolution, deep
learning, neuroplasticity, 3d printers, and artificial life.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sebastian Risi (
www.cs.ucf.edu/~risi/) and Kasper Stoy (www.itu.dk/~ksty/) on an
internally funded project on neuroevolution focussing on the advantage of
having a human in the loop, evolution of morphology and control in the
context of robotics. The specific project depends on the qualifications and
interests of the applicant. Creative thinking, excellent problem solving
skills, and good communication abilities in English are must-haves.

Application material (CV, list of publications, brief research statement)
should be send to sebr@itu.dk.

General information:

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based
tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the
opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 50 faculty
members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic
activities which involve computers including computer science, information
and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the
commercialization of IT.

I am looking forward to your applications.

Best regards,
Sebastian Risi

--
Dr. Sebastian Risi
Assistant Professor
IT University of Copenhagen, Room 5D08
Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
email: sebastian.risi@gmail.com, web: http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~risi/
mobile: +45-50250355, office: +45-7218-5127

[robotic]

New MSc in Computational Intelligence & Robotics at The University of Sheffield

This MSc offers research-intensive training in engineering, computing
and neuroscience. The course comprises a mixture of modules in
computational neuroscience, robotics, machine learning, computational
vision, multi-sensor data fusion, modelling and simulation of natural
systems, and rapid control prototyping.

You will be taught by internationally recognised experts from the
departments of Automatic Control & Systems Engineering, Computer
Science, and the neuroscience group in Psychology, including:
Bryn Jones http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/staff/blj
Dawn Walker http://staffwww.dcs.shef.ac.uk/people/D.Walker
Eleni Vasilaki http://staffwww.dcs.shef.ac.uk/people/E.Vasilaki
Kevin Gurney http://www.shef.ac.uk/psychology/sta...c/kevin-gurney
Ling Shao http://lshao.staff.shef.ac.uk
Neil Lawrence http://staffwww.dcs.shef.ac.uk/people/N.Lawrence
Osman Tokhi https://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/staff/mot
Paul Trodden http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse/staff/pt
Roderich Gross http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/staff/roderich-gross
Roger Moore http://www.dcs.shef.ac.uk/~roger/
Sandor Veres http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse/staff/smv
Stuart Wilson http://www.shef.ac.uk/psychology/sta.../stuart-wilson
Thomas Hain http://www.dcs.shef.ac.uk/~th
Tony Dodd http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/staff/tjd

The MSc will prepare you for a wide range of potential careers from
fundamental research, through to engineering and science roles in major
organisations. The multi-disciplinary nature of the MSc, and many of the
techniques you will learn, are highly sought after in industry and
research establishments worldwide.

If you would like to obtain more information please visit
http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/prospectivepg/compintel .

The University's Women in Engineering initiative is helping to raise the
profile of talented female engineers and our learning culture ensures we
have an environment where both women and men thrive through academic and
personal achievement.

--
Roderich Gross, PhD SMIEEE MACM MIET
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor)
Head of the Natural Robotics Lab
Director of MSc programme in Computational Intelligence and Robotics
Department of Automatic Control & Systems Engineering
The University of Sheffield
Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 3JD, UK

Tel: +44 114 2225610
Fax: +44 114 2225683
http://www.shef.ac.uk/acse/staff/roderich-gross

[robotic]

PhD fellowship at EPFL in Evolutionary Robotics (hardware)

The Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (Prof. Dario Floreano) at EPFL offers a PhD fellowship in Evolutionary Robotics to investigate design principles of evolvable robotic parts. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with advanced 3D prototyping machines and collaborate with a team of neuroscientists, evolutionary biologists, and computer scientists within the European project INSIGHT.
This position is ideally suited for students with a master's degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, micro and nano-engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, physics, or computer science. Hands-on experience in mechanical design or mechatronics, preferably with use of 3D prototyping, is required. Good written and spoken English is a pre-requisite. The position is available immediately.
Candidates should apply to the PhD program Manufacturing Systems and Robotics (EDPR) and mention Prof. Dario Floreano in the appropriate field of the application form. Candidates who fulfill all the pre-requisites may also send an email enquiry to Joshua.Auerbach@epfl.ch with a C.V. and evidence of academic excellence.

Useful links:
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems: http://lis.epfl.ch
Manufacturing and Robotics PhD program: http://phd.epfl.ch/EDPR
European project INSIGHT: http://www.insightproject.eu

******************************
Prof. Dr. Dario Floreano Tel: +41 21 693 5230
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, Director Fax: +41 21 693 5859
Swiss National Center of Robotics, Director www.nccr-robotics.ch
Station 11, EPFL Lausanne Sec: +41 21 693 5966
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Dario.Floreano@epfl.ch
CH-1015 Switzerland http://people.epfl.ch/dario.floreano

[robotic]

open PhD position in model-based testing/diagnosis in Robotics

The Autonomous Intelligent System Group, Institute for Software
Technology, Graz University of Technology, is seeking

a Research Assistant/wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter with the opportunity
for dissertation for

the GUARD (Guaranteeing Service Robot Dependability During the Entire
Life Cycle) project

The aim of the project is to develop methods based on model-based
testing and diagnosis to improve the reliability of service robots in
industrial environments. The 3-year project is funded by the Austrian
Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and will be carried out in close
cooperation with the Robotics startup Incubed IT
(http://www.incubedit.com/). The focus of the project lies on the
modeling of individual transport robots as well as a fleet and its
embedding in an automated warehouse, the development of automated
testing and diagnosis capabilities based on these models and a seamless
integration of the methods in the entire development, deploy and
operation process.

The successful candidate will work with the autonomous intelligent
system group which conducts research on AI-based Robotics with a strong
focus on robustness and dependability. The results of the research will
be deployed practically in an industrial use case.

For the project we are seeking a motivated and talented young researcher
with a strong background in the following areas: Robotics, computer
science, AI, or software engineering. Advanced programming skills in
C/C++ and experience with ROS or diagnosis and testing are a plus.

If you are interested in the position, please send your application
including CV, academic transcript, relevant certificates, and
publication list, 2 reference contacts and other supporting materials
such as reference letters (if available) in a single pdf file by email
to Gerald Steinbauer <mailto:steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at>
steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at. We expect to fill the position by April 1st
2014.

For further information please contact: Gerald Steinbauer
<mailto:steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at> steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at.

[robotic]

doctoral and postdoctoral positions, Personal Robotics Laboratory, Imperial College London


two researcher positions are available at the Personal Robotics laboratory
of Imperial College London; one is at the postdoctoral level and one at the
doctoral level. The successful candidates will work under the supervision
of Dr Yiannis Demiris (www.demiris.info) within the context of a new EU FP7
STREP project WYSIWYD (What you Say is What you Did), which started in
January 2014 and will run for three years. The project aims at developing humanoid
robot systems capable of open-ended learning of sensorimotor and cognitive skills
during multimodal interaction with humans.

The positions offer an exciting interdisciplinary topic and an excellent working
environment in one of the world?s top research universities; the positions are
available immediately, and will run until the end of the project in December
2016.

Candidates with strong background in one or more of: computer vision,
human action understanding, humanoid robot control, and machine learning are
encouraged to apply. Strong computing and mathematical skills are a must,
along with a strong desire to see your algorithms working on real robots.
Details about the positions, key responsibilities, ideal person specifications,
and the application procedure that needs to be followed can be found at the lab?s
webpages:

www.imperial.ac.uk/personalrobotics
(click on Join us)

Deadline for receipt of applications is the 27th of February 2014.

With best wishes,
Yiannis

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Dr Yiannis Demiris
Reader (Associate Professor) in Personal Robotics,
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rm 1014,
Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus,
Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2BT, UK
Tel: +44-(0)2075946300, Fax: +44-(0)2075946274
WWW: http://www.iis.ee.ic.ac.uk/yiannis