PhD: Robotic Metamaterials & Self-Learning Networks

1000scholars; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD Studentship in The Physics of Learning in Robotic Metamaterials. The successful candidate will explore active mechanical metamaterials and distributed robotic systems, combining experiments with theory and simulations.

The project aims to develop decentralized learning on networks of active units, study the nonlinear dynamics, and perform table-top experiments to validate algorithms in changing environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent MSc/MPhys/MEng degree (or equivalent) in physics, engineering or mathematics.
• Interest in metamaterials, soft matter physics and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead research into robotic metamaterials that adapt their dynamics after deployment.
• Develop and apply learning techniques to networks of active mechanical units.
• Design and perform table-top robotic experiments implementing learning algorithms in unpredictable environments.

Education

MSc/MPhys/MEng degree

Job description

University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD Studentship in The Physics of Learning in Robotic Metamaterials. The successful candidate will explore active mechanical metamaterials and distributed robotic systems, combining experiments with theory and simulations.

The project aims to develop decentralized learning on networks of active units, study the nonlinear dynamics, and perform table-top experiments to validate algorithms in changing environments.