"Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Robotics"

Industrial Robotics Group at ETH Zürich – Researcher Position

The Industrial Robotics Group at ETH Zürich is rapidly growing and focuses on pressing challenges in robot-based manufacturing. Utilizing advanced computational methods, machine learning, modeling, and custom hardware, we test our solutions in various real-world projects with industry.

Project background

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and no BS, where facts, learnings, and results are of utmost importance. We maintain our own state-of-the-art laboratory, and our goal is to develop the essential technologies and methods needed to create fully integrated, autonomous, and highly reliable systems for manufacturing.

Job description

We are seeking versatile researchers to be at the forefront of robotics. You'll bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, engage with both academia and industry, and shape the future of manufacturing.

• Drive and lead pioneering research projects.
• Apply your expertise in industry projects requiring novel methods and algorithms.
• Contribute to the development of a new lecture at ETH Zürich.
• Regularly publish in top-tier journals.
• Mentor and lead junior researchers, engineers, and students.

Profile

• PhD from a leading university in robotics or control.
• An extensive portfolio of influential publications pertinent to our field.
• Proficiency in Python and C++.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to research.

Workplace

We offer

• Possibility to define your own research agenda.
• Exceptional freedom in job execution, including working hours, style, and location.
• Mentorship and training to foster your professional growth, both in research and engineering.
• Support from highly motivated, competent, and driven group internal engineers.
• Permanent positions available.