Summary
The Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems (LAAS-CNRS) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Robotics and InteractionS (RIS) team for an 18-month position focused on developing a robust and control-aware motion planning framework for robotics.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Control-Aware Motion Planning for Robotics (LAAS-CNRS), France
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Control-Aware Motion Planning in Robotics |
| Location | LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France |
| Salary | ~2500€ net/month |
| Starting Date | Flexible (October – December 2024) |
| End Date | End of March 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. degree in robotics, ideally in motion planning & control, aerial robots.
- Strong knowledge of motion planning and a solid background in mathematics, optimization, and robotics.
- Experience with experimental robotics, particularly with drones in outdoor settings.
- Proficient in programming (C/C++, Python, ROS/ROS2), and capable of independently developing and maintaining large software systems.
Job Description
This position is part of the CAMP project, aimed at developing an inherently robust motion planning framework. The researcher will focus primarily on the planning aspect of this research area and will work on:
- Extending robustness to include combined parameter and state estimation uncertainties.
- Developing multi-objective motion planning to compute Pareto-optimal paths.
- Implementing robust motion planning for multi-robot systems.
- Exploring human-drone physical interaction.
The researcher will conduct high-quality research, lead the development of an outdoor experimental demonstrator, and collaborate with the RIS team on integrating motion planning with sensitivity metrics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an email to {mcognetti, simeon}@laas.fr with the subject line “[PostDoc LAAS – CAMP].” Include the following documents:
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Contact details of two to three referees or recommendation letters
- Suggested research project (maximum 2 pages), ideally linked to one of the proposed research directions
- Optionally, a short introduction video presenting yourself and your interest in the position
Last Date to Apply
The position will remain open until a satisfactory candidate is found.
For more information about the RIS team and the LAAS-CNRS, please visit LAAS-CNRS Website.
