Postdoc: Human Balance & Step-Recovery Modeling

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

All employee benefits

Swedish language courses

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project focusing on human-like balance and step recovery. This role entails adapting humanoid robot control methods to model human balance in urban transport scenarios.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Robotics or related fields, strong communication skills, and experience in legged robotics. This position offers a full-time contract for two years, starting on 01st January 2027, with a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Solid experience in legged robotics or humanoid robot control.
• Prior publication record in top robotics and AI venues.

Responsibilities

• Adapt state-of-the-art humanoid robot control methods for urban transport scenarios.
• Develop a parameterised human model for diverse demographic groups.
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students.

Skills

Robotics

Humanoid robot control

Multibody dynamics modelling

Reinforcement learning

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

MuJoCo

Drake

OpenSim

Job description

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project focusing on human-like balance and step recovery. This role entails adapting humanoid robot control methods to model human balance in urban transport scenarios.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Robotics or related fields, strong communication skills, and experience in legged robotics. This position offers a full-time contract for two years, starting on 01st January 2027, with a dynamic and supportive working environment.