Postdoc in Medical Robotics: Navigation & Endoscope Control

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,955,000 - 4,896,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in medical robotics, focusing on navigation and control for endoscope devices. The role emphasizes simulation-based learning, integration with real hardware, and collaboration across a global network in Europe.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in related fields, with a strong track record in robotics simulation, control, and ML for physical systems, and enjoy working

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in robotics simulation, control, CV and ML for physical systems.
• Hands-on experience with real/soft robots is a plus.
• Proficient computing and programming (C++/Python) and ML libraries (PyTorch, JAX, ROS).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine learning methods for motion planning and control.
• Integrate simulation-based learning frameworks and validate on robotic hardware.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed venues.
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to translate methods to clinics.
• Engage in interdisciplinary discussions across imaging, physics simulation, and robotics.

Skills

Robotics simulation

Robot control

Computer vision

Machine learning for physical systems

Hands-on robotics

Academic publishing

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

Python

PyTorch

JAX

Warp

Taichi

ROS

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

SOFA

Job description

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in medical robotics, focusing on navigation and control for endoscope devices. The role emphasizes simulation-based learning, integration with real hardware, and collaboration across a global network in Europe.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in related fields, with a strong track record in robotics simulation, control, and ML for physical systems, and enjoy working