Various Positions at AIRLab: AIRLab invites applications for various positions in the field of robotics research. Opportunities include positions for Graduate and Postgraduate students with scholarships, MASc and PhD candidates, and a Postdoctoral position for an international collaboration project on physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) in caregiving settings.
Various Positions at AIRLab – Join Our Robotics Research Team
Designation:
- Graduate and Postgraduate Positions: Open for students with scholarships/prospective scholarships.
- MASc and PhD Positions: Apply directly, considering eligibility and available funding.
- Postdoc Position: Open for applications until March 22, 2024.
Research Area:
Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Collaborative Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Optimal Control applied to Robotics, Human Motion Analysis.
Location:
University of Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Graduate and Postgraduate: Students with scholarships and a strong background aligned with the lab.
- MASc and PhD: Domestic applicants (PR, Canadian citizen) apply for scholarships like OGS and NSERC CGS. International applicants subject to available funding. Specify in the email subject: [AIRLab Domestic/International MASc/PhD candidate].
- Postdoc: Completed PhD degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields by the starting date.
Job Description:
AIRLab is seeking talented individuals for various positions. The Postdoc position involves working on an international collaboration project focused on pHRI in caregiving settings. Successful candidates will contribute to pHRI studies, enhancing control and interaction between collaborative robots and end-users.
How to Apply:
Complete the online form and upload necessary documents within the form. Application Form.
Last Date for Apply:
March 22, 2024, or until filled. Applications will be screened as they come, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Additional Information:
For more details and to become a Postdoc at Waterloo, visit Postdoctoral Affairs.
Requirements: Candidates interested in performing research projects with at least two of the following expertise are preferred:
- Knowledge of Linux-based systems (especially Ubuntu).
- Knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS/ROS 2).
- Programming skills (Python/C++ preferred).
- Knowledge of version control (git: GitHub, Gitlab).
- Basic knowledge of robotics (kinematic and dynamic modeling, control).
Contact Prof. Yue Hu for inquiries or to express interest in listed projects or other research topics in robotics.
