PhD: Nonholonomic Robots: The Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI) is offering a PhD position focusing on the motion planning and control of underactuated nonholonomic robots. This research initiative aims to tackle significant challenges in robotic control and motion planning, paving the way for enhanced robot mobility with fewer actuators.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Motion Planning and Control of Underactuated Nonholonomic Robots
Designation
PhD Student (FPI)
Research Area
Motion Planning, Control Theory, Robot Kinematics, Nonholonomic Underactuated Systems
Location
Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, CSIC-UPC, C/ Llorens i Artigas 4-6, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must be eligible (or pre-admitted) for a PhD program.
- Possession of an official degree with at least 300 ECTS credits or a master’s degree allowing access to a PhD.
- For foreign students: official translation of academic records to Spanish or English required, along with homologation if applicable.
Job Description
- Engage in research at the intersection of robotics, focusing on kinematics, dynamics, and control for nonholonomic underactuated systems.
- Work on the development of planning and control methods, addressing open questions in the field.
- Collaborate with Dr. Josep Maria Porta and Prof. Jaume Franch and potentially undertake research stays abroad.
- The contract offers a 4-year full-time position with an initial salary of approximately €19,500 gross yearly, increasing to around €24,400 from the second year onward. Additionally, €7,000 is provided for enrolment fees and international research stays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to jobs@iri.upc.edu before the application deadline:
- A motivational letter outlining interest in fundamental research.
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- A complete academic record.
Important: Reference the offer ID-150 in your application.
Last Date to Apply
November 20, 2025
