Postdoc Position: Non-prehensile manipulation for fine sampling of solids in chemistry F/M

vor 1 Tag

Martigny, Schweiz Human-centered Robotics and AI Vollzeit
Role Summary

The Idiap Research Institute has opened a postdoctoral position on learning from demonstration for fine manipulation of solids in chemistry, with research topics related to non-prehensile manipulation, ergodic control, and task and motion planning . The positions will be part of an Innosuisse project in collaboration with SwissCat+ at EPFL which aims to develop high-precision autonomous solid sampling for chemistry.

 

The Postdoc candidate will work within the Human-centered Robotics and AI and the Robot Learning and Interaction groups under the supervision of Dr. Emmanuel Senft and Dr. Sylvain Calinon.

  

Duties include

  • Carry out research as stated in the project and follow the evolution of project
  • Fulfil project-related assignments (evaluations, deliverables, ..) as requested
  • Publish results (in journal papers and conferences; favour joint publications with  other Idiap staff and/or project partners)
  • Liaise with project partners at EPFL
  • Participate in various Idiap activities and projects as requested by supervisor(s) or Idiap management

Your Profile

The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree in robotics, ideally with a focus on control, learning from demonstration, or non-prehensile manipulation. She/he should also demonstrate excellent research experience in her/his field, strong publication record and ability to do creative and significant research with relative level of autonomy. The applicant should also demonstrate a strong background in statistics, optimization, linear algebra, and proficient programming skills (Python and/or C/C++ and ROS) with the Linux environment. 

 

Required language

Fluency in English

 

Application deadline

Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The starting date for this position is March 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.


About Idiap

Idiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language.

 

At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.

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