PhD position in Rehabilitation Robotics F/M
Vor 2 Tagen
Idiap Research Institute seeks qualified candidates for a PhD student position at the intersection of robot control, human-robot interaction, and end-user programming. This researcher will investigate geometric representations for compliant robot motions and interfaces for rehabilitation of patients with neurologic diseases as part of a Swiss SNF project. The project will include collaboration with a local physiotherapy clinic for designing robotic behaviors and interfaces to create personalized therapies for patients with neurologic diseases.
Duties include
The successful PhD candidate will join the Human-centered Robotics and AI group at Idiap, under the supervision of Dr. Emmanuel Senft, Dr. Sylvain Calinon, and Dr. Jean-Marc Odobez. She/he will also become a doctoral student at EPFL (http://www.epfl.ch) conditional on a parallel application to, and acceptance by, the EPFL EDEE Doctoral School (http://phd.epfl.ch/applicants).
Appointment for a PhD position is for a maximum of 4 years, provided successful progress, and should lead to a dissertation. Starting date is to be negotiated, but expected to be September 2025.
All queries related to the advertised position can be sent to Dr. Emmanuel Senft
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The ideal PhD candidate should hold a Master degree in robotics, computer science, artificial intelligence, or related fields. She or he should have a background in robot control. The applicant should also have strong mathematical and programming skills.
Required language
Fluency in English. French is a plus.
Application deadline
Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
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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