PhD student for a project to develop a new type of soft deformation sensor in the Soft Robotics for Autonomous Systems

Click to add favourite Remove from favourite

Vacancy

1

Description

We are looking for a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher for a project to develop a new type of soft deformation sensor in the Soft Robotics for Autonomous Systems group at the University of Stuttgart. The positions will be filled as soon as we find a suitable candidate. The researcher will be paid a competitive salary (according to TV-L E13 level).
 
Ideal start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

Tasks include:
- Development of a polymeric materials system for the sensor.
- Sensor design and fabrication.
- Characterization and modeling of the deformation-dependent impedance of the sensor.
- Development of a readout algorithm using machine learning.

Qualification

For the PhD position, the ideal candidate has
- a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as materials science, polymer chemistry, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
- an interest in both experimental and practical work.
- experience with machine learning algorithms is valuable.
For the postdoc position, the ideal candidate has
- a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as materials science, polymer chemistry, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
- demonstrated experience with modeling and designing soft sensors or actuators.
- experience with machine learning algorithms is valuable.
 
Interested candidates can apply by sending an email to philipp.rothemund@f07.uni-stuttgart.de with:
- Cover letter (1 page)
- CV (including publication list and names of 2-3 references)
- Relevant transcripts and certificates

At the University of Stuttgart, we actively promote diversity among our employees. We have set ourselves the goal of recruiting more women scientists and employing more people with an international background, as well as people with disabilities. Regardless, we welcome any good application. Women who apply will be given preferential consideration in areas in which they are underrepresented, provided they have equal qualifications. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority, provided they have equal qualifications.
As a certified family-friendly university, we support the compatibility of work and family, and of professional and private life in general, through various flexible modules. We have an employee health management system that has won several awards and offers our employees a wide range of continuing education programs. We are consistently improving our accessibility. Our Welcome Center helps international scientists get started in Stuttgart.
Information in accordance with Article 13 DS-GVO on the processing of applicant data can be found at https://lnkd.in/eAUWeidD.