Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering announces
Post-doctoral and PhD positions in Intelligent Robotics
The positions are located in Department of Automation and Systems Technology,
hosting the Finnish Center of Excellence in Generic Intelligent Machines (GIM).
The research environment provides excellent opportunities for open-minded
co-operation with a highly motivated research staff as well as with top
international partners.
Post-doctoral position in Multi-modal Programming by Demonstration
The candidate will work in the context of Academy of Finland project
Multi-modal Programming by Demonstration for Natural and Flexible Automation
(2013-2015). The project addresses the question how robotic systems can be
programmed through interfaces which are natural, intuitive and use multiple
sensory modalities of the human. The addressed scenario is the state-of-the-art
challenge of in-contact machining.
A candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Excellent candidates in a
final phase of their PhD can also be considered. Suitable disciplines include
Robotics, Computer Science, Automatic Control, Machine Learning, Artificial
Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and other related areas. A
strong publication record is considered an advantage. Candidates are expected
to be experienced with programming. Candidates should also have good skills in
spoken and written English.
The appointment is available immediately. The position is fixed-term and filled
initially for 1 year with an option for extension. The salary is determined
based on experience and qualifications according to the salary system of Aalto
University. Employment includes occupational health and social security
benefits.
PhD student position in Coordination of Heterogeneous Multi-robot Systems
The candidate will work in the context of EU FP7 project “RECONFIG” (2013-2016)
considering decentralized coordination of heterogeneous multi-robot systems.
The PhD student will work on manipulation and physical communication skills for
heterogeneous multi-robot systems, especially on planning and execution of
grasping and informative gestures in a multi-robot context.
A candidate should have a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in a suitable area, or be
a M.Sc. student in a final phase of their studies. The candidate should have
strong analytical and writing skills, and experience or genuine interest in
robotics and autonomous systems. Candidates are expected to also have good
programming skills.
The appointment is available from March 1, 2013. The position is fixed-term and
filled initially for 1 year with an option for extension. The salary is
determined according to the salary system of Aalto University. Employment
includes occupational health and social security benefits.
How to apply
For application, please email (with reference “Post-doc position” or “PhD
position”) the following
documents attached to the email:
1) an application letter;
2) a Curriculum Vitae (with contact details);
3) a list of publications;
4) names and contact information (email) of at least two references;
In addition, for the post-doctoral position:
5) an electronic copy of Ph.D. Thesis;
6) electronic copies of at most 5 most relevant publications
For the PhD position:
7) a transcript of records (courses and grades);
8) an electronic copy of M.Sc. Thesis
The applications should be in English and sent by email to Associate Professor
Ville Kyrki ([email protected]) by December 7, 2012, or earlier if
possible. For additional information, please contact Ville Kyrki by e-mail
([email protected]) or tel. +35850 4082035.
Aalto University, located in Helsinki, Finland was recently founded in a merger
of Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki School of Economics, and
Helsinki School of Art and Design. At the new University, there are 20,000
basic degree and post-graduate students as well as a staff of 5,000 of which
330 are professors.
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