Chalmers is seeking up to two PhD students in Robotic and Machine Learning for Autonomous Manipulation.
Project description
The position is based in the Automatic Control Group comprising about 35 researchers at the division of Systems and Control, which has about 100 employees and is the largest division of the Department of Electrical Engineering. You will be supervised by senior researchers with expertise in robotics, machine learning, automatic control, and optimization. The group leads and participates in numerous collaborative research initiatives with other universities, research institutes, and industry partners.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree* in one of the following or related fields:
- Robotics
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Statistics and Optimization
A strong background in robotics, machine learning, and control is essential. Applicants should also demonstrate:
- High academic achievement in relevant undergraduate and graduate courses
- Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Python) and experience with ROS
- Practical experience in hardware and simulation-based implementations
- Fluency in both written and spoken English
Previous experience in robot learning research will be considered a strong merit.
* for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
