Ph.D. position in quadrupedal legged robots in natural environments at KU Leuven in Belgium

Trouvé dans: Talent BE 2 C2 - il y a 2 semaines


Leuven, Belgique KU Leuven Temps plein
The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in a relevant Engineering field: Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science, or related. Fluency in at least one common programming language is required, English fluency is expected. The candidate must demonstrate their ability and aptitude for teaching assistance work, with a degree or transcripts of courses relevant to Mechanical Engineering. Hands-on experience in previous projects related to mechanical design and control is an advantage. The successful candidate is required to assist with teaching two ME courses per year.Candidates that are close to finishing their Masters degree can be considered. You can apply for this position until mid May 2024 through the KUL online application tool, see details below.

The project centers around developing legged, mobile robots for applications in forestry and agriculture. This research focuses on robust locomotion in rough terrain, energy efficient locomotion, and interaction with the natural environment. Consequently, both fundamental and application aspects are relevant for the development its hardware and control. The project will build up upon previous projects such as BirdBot robot, Ecowalker robot, MORTI quadruped robot, and ODRI/SOLO-legged robot. See the DLG webpage for more examples of previous research projects. 

We specifically value developing open, affordable, and easy-to-access hardware/software solutions that all members of our society benefit from. 

KU Leuven is Belgium's largest university. We are a major higher education and research institution and rank amongst the top 100 universities worldwide. KUL is located in the heart of Europe, in Leuven, only 15min away from Brussels by train. This project will be hosted in the Mechanical Engineering department in the Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics unit on the Aarenberg campus in Leuven.

The position is fully funded. The position becomes available pending formal administrative approval, requiring enrolment in the university Ph.D. program. After a one-year evaluation period, the contract can be extended to four years. We provide access to state-of-the-art facilities.

KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality, or impairments. If you have any questions about accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be. 



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