Job Description

•             Robot design.

The candidate is expected to assist in the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel robotic system based on application-related specifications.

•             Robot experiments.

The candidate is expected to support the definition of experimental protocols, in terms of trials and parameters to measure, to help with the experimental set-up, experimental validation, performance testing, and iterative improvements of developed prototypes and with the recording and analysis of experimental results.

•             Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional robotic systems.

•             Support applied projects in collaboration with industrial partners and contribute to technology transfer efforts.

•             Present research findings at international workshops, conferences, and internal project meetings.

•             Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and assist in writing articles for publication in top-tier journals and conferences.

Qualifications

•             Mechanical Engineering degree

•             Robotics expertise: knowledge of robotics and soft robotics fundamentals, skills for robot design.

•             Research experience, even as a student, including skills for experimental research and paper preparation.

•             Hands-on experience in robotics, soft robotics, or interactive systems.

•             Proficiency in CAD software, prototyping, and mechatronics.

•             Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

•             Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.