Research Associate

Scholarshipdb; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Faculty of Computer Science at TUD Dresden University is seeking a Research Associate/PhD Student to work on innovative tactile sensor development. This position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while contributing to a collaborative international team in a leading institution focused on future challenges.

Leistungen

Attractive working conditions

Creative freedom in responsibilities

Participation in health management programs

Qualifikationen

• University degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience in design and manufacturing of mechanical systems is a must.
• Programming experience with ROS, C/C++, and/or Python is valued.

Aufgaben

• Conduct scientific research on novel tactile sensors.
• Design and implement research demos.
• Support lab functions including research, teaching, and outreach.

Kenntnisse

Independence

Team spirit

Good communication skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related fields

Tools

ROS

C/C++

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)Full PhD

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Computer Science, Institute of Artificial Intelligence,the Chair of Machine Learning for Robotics offersa full-time position as

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The position is initially limited until March 26, 2028.The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Tasks:

• scientific research related to the development of novel tactile sensors
• design and implementation of research Demos
• support of other functions of the lab as necessary, including research, teaching, outreach and administration

Requirements:

• university degree (Master, Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• provable experience in the design and manufacturing of mechanical systems
• fluency in technical and non-technical English
• a high degree of independence, commitment, team spirit, and good communication skills

Optional Requirements:

• provable experience in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems
• provable experience in the design and manufacturing of optical systems
• past experience with robot control and operation
• programming experience with ROS, C/C++, and/or Python

We offer:

• attractive working conditions with an interesting, varied and challenging area of responsibility
• a high degree of creative freedom in your own area of responsibility
• collaboration in a committed international team with an open and agile working culture
• participation in the university's health management program and in the additional public service pension scheme via VBL
  

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by May 30, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to roberto.calandra at tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Chair of Machine Learning for Robotics, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roberto Calandra, Helmholtzstr.10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis .

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