Research Assistant, Medical Robotics: Navigation & Control

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,955,000 - 5,085,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for one-year research assistant positions focused on developing innovative robot control and navigation techniques for medical endoscope devices.

The project is conducted in a multidisciplinary, international setting with potential extension toward a PhD depending on funding. Applicants should possess a MSc in a related field and strong coding and research experience.

Qualifications

• MSc in robotics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in robotics simulation, control, CV or ML for physical systems.
• Experience with numerical optimization for motion planning or reinforcement learning; hands-on robotics is a plus.
• Proficient programming in C++/Python; familiar with PyTorch, JAX, Warp, Taichi, or ROS.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML methods for motion planning and control.
• Integrate simulation-based learning and demonstrate on real hardware and soft robots.
• Publish high-quality research papers and present at international conferences.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic collaborators to ensure practical relevance.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team discussions and mentorship; potential PhD path.

Skills

Robotics simulation

Robot control

Machine learning for physical systems

C++/Python proficiency

Image-based navigation

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ROS

PyTorch

JAX

Warp

Taichi

Job description

University of Copenhagen’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for one-year research assistant positions focused on developing innovative robot control and navigation techniques for medical endoscope devices.

The project is conducted in a multidisciplinary, international setting with potential extension toward a PhD depending on funding. Applicants should possess a MSc in a related field and strong coding and research experience.