Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotic Composites: Join Dr. Buse Aktaş’ new Robotic Composites and Compositions Max Planck Research Group (RoCoCo) at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart.
Postdoctoral Researcher Position at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Robotic Composites (Robotic Composites and Compositions Max Planck Research Group)
Location: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, mechatronics, robotics, or related field
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Experience in preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Knowledge in building custom mechatronic experimental setups and prototyping
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar software
- Prior experience in stimuli-responsive materials, mechanical design, advanced manufacturing, biomedical robots, or sustainability assessment is a plus
- Interest in mentoring and co-mentoring students
- Interest in establishing a new lab and organizational development
Job Description:
- Design, fabricate, model, and test active composite metamaterials
- Develop remote-controlled magnetic assemblies for surgical procedures
- Enhance life-cycle design of robotic aggregates for circular sustainability
- Create metamaterials inspired by traditional craft techniques
- Conduct human studies on physical interaction with active matter
How to Apply:
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing research interests, how previous experiences align with the role, and career development goals. Provide a transcript and contact details of 2-3 references. Upload the application to the institute’s system by December 15, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: December 15, 2024
For further inquiries, contact Dr. Buse Aktaş at buse.aktas@is.mpg.de. Join a multidisciplinary environment, access cutting-edge facilities, and benefit from career mentoring and support in an international setting at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart.
