PhD in Soft Robotics & Embodied AI — Zurich

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich's Soft Robotics Lab invites applications for several doctoral positions. The role spans soft and musculoskeletal robotics, biohybrid living systems, dexterous manipulation, and embodied AI.

Candidates may focus on building robots or on learning policies for real hardware. Thesis topics are shaped with you in the first months, and you will work across hardware, muscles, and machine learning teams.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, bioengineering, or closely related field.
• Evidence of finishing a thesis/project that worked on real hardware, not only simulations.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to explain work clearly.
• Interdisciplinary, experimental research motivation and curiosity to learn new skills.
• Collaborative mindset and drive to make a real difference with research.
• Clear idea of what you would want to work on with us and why it matters.

Aufgaben

• Take a research idea from concept to a working system, designing architecture and integrating sensing and control.
• Build and test robots or robotic subsystems, from CAD through fabrication to hardware operation.
• Develop policies, perception, and learning for real, compliant, contact-rich hardware.
• Publish at top venues and release open-source hardware and code where helpful.
• Supervise Master’s projects and collaborate across hardware, muscles, and machine learning teams.
• Complete a doctorate at ETH Zurich through the D-MAVT program and contribute to teaching.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on hardware

Robot control

Machine learning for robotics

Ausbildung

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field

Tools

CAD

FEA

3D printing

Machining

Electronics

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich's Soft Robotics Lab invites applications for several doctoral positions. The role spans soft and musculoskeletal robotics, biohybrid living systems, dexterous manipulation, and embodied AI.

Candidates may focus on building robots or on learning policies for real hardware. Thesis topics are shaped with you in the first months, and you will work across hardware, muscles, and machine learning teams.