PhD Student in Agile Robotics: The Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI) is offering a PhD scholarship under the AEI Program, focusing on motor skill reinforcement learning for agile robotics. This project aims to enhance the capabilities of hybrid aerial-contact locomotion robots.
PhD Student in Motor Skill Reinforcement Learning for Agile Robotics
Designation
PhD Student (FPI)
Research Area
Motor Skill Learning for Agile Robotics
Location
Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, CSIC-UPC, C/ Llorens i Artigas 4-6, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates should be eligible (or pre-admitted) for a PhD program.
- Must possess an official degree of at least 300 ECTS or a relevant master’s degree.
- Foreign students require an official translation of their academic record to Spanish or English, and if their degree is outside the Higher European Education Area, the homologation of their title must be in process.
- Knowledge in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics is preferred.
- Previous experience with robotics or machine learning is advantageous.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The PhD research will investigate motor skill learning through simulation for tasks such as:
- Catching objects mid-air
- Avoiding falls after sudden slippage
- Executing flying loops and back-flips
The candidate will improve the Borinot robot, an agile limb-augmented flying platform that works on hybrid locomotion.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 4 years (full-time)
- Salary: ~€19,500 gross in the first year, ~€24,400 gross from years 2 to 4.
- Funding: €7,000 for enrollment fees and international research stays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their documentation, including CV and full academic record, to jobs (at) iri.upc.edu before the deadline. Please reference the offer ID-151 in your application.
Last Date to Apply
December 31, 2025
For further inquiries, you may contact the institute directly at info@iri.upc.edu.
