PhD position in light controlled variable stiffness for soft robotics — ETH Zürich
CHF 73'500 - 111'500
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 48 days ago
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
PhD position in light controlled variable stiffness for soft robotics 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The Robotic Materials group is looking for a highly motivated PhD student for the topic of light programmable stiffness for reconfigurable soft devices and robots.
This 4-year PhD position is funded by our ERC Starting Grant .
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- PhD position in light controlled variable stiffness for soft robotics 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The Robotic Materials group is looking for a highly motivated PhD student for the topic of light programmable stiffness for reconfigurable soft devices and robots.
- This 4-year PhD position is funded by our ERC Starting Grant .
Application process
- The second part will focus on the application of this principle in several soft device/robot systems to demonstrate reconfigurability and multifunctionality for real-world tasks. Job description
- Creation of methods to program material stiffness in-situ with light.
- Goals: high stiffness contrast (rigid-soft), fast transition ( This is a full-time position that starts as soon as possible.
- Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Profile
- MS degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields from a top-notch university
- Candidates with strong track records of research in soft robotics, smart materials, or related fields (especially with experience of working on variable stiffness materials and robots) are highly welcomed to apply
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for interdisciplinary research Workplace Workplace We offer
- A productive working environment with training and guidance from the PI on a regular basis
Contacts
- Hedan Bai at [email protected] .
Additional details
- details of two referees
- The second part will focus on the application of this principle in several soft device/robot systems to demonstrate reconfigurability and multifunctionality for real-world tasks.
- Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents as a single PDF: Contact details of two referees
- We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people
Notes and original content
- Job description
- We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents as a single PDF:
- A cover letter
- Contact details of two referees
- We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society.
- Over 30,000 people
