Postdoctoral Researcher in Metamorphic Aerial Robotics

Postdoctoral Researcher in Metamorphic Aerial Robotics

Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Your tasks

  • Focus on the design, control and integration of a novel reconfigurable manipulation system for aerial robotics applications.
  • Soft robotics manufacturing methods to develop meta-morphic aerostructures.
  • Designing shape-changing control architectures.
  • System integration and validation through indoor and outdoor experiments.

Your profile

We seek a highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher with a PhD (or equivalent) in robotics, materials science/engineering, environmental engineering or a related discipline and a track record of collaborative and innovative project leadership.

Key qualifications:

  • Expertise in aerial robotics design, control systems and experimental validation.
  • Strong communication skills, management experience.
  • A strong track record of relevant publications.
  • Excellence in English, both written and spoken is required.

Desirable attributes:

  • Previous experience of managing or operating a similar research facility or laboratory.
  • Familiarity with collaborative research environments, particularly in academia or industry.
  • A passion for innovation in aerial robotics and a proactive approach to exploring new technologies.
  • Fluency in French and/or German.

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