School of Electrical Engineering works actively to develop intelligent robotic systems and robotic perception. Intelligent Robotics group at Aalto University is looking for a PhD. candidate related to adaptive manipulation skills.
- The appointment is available immediately.
- The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, and experience or genuine interest in robotics and autonomous systems.
- A candidate should have a MSc. or equivalent degree in a suitable area (e.g. computer science, robotics, applied math, control engineering), or be a MSc. student in a final phase of their studies.
- Expertise in machine learning is valued. Candidates are expected to also have good programming and mathematical skills.
- The position is fixed-term and filled initially for 1 year with an option for extension until the end of 4-year PhD studies.
The research environment provides excellent opportunities for open-minded cooperation with the highly motivated research staff as well as with top international partners. The group is very international and the working language is English.
The salary is determined according to the salary system of Aalto University. Employment includes occupational health and social security benefits. The position is located in the Intelligent Robotics group at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation.
How to apply
Please send your application in English as a single PDF file at earliest convenience by January 6, 2017 through the eRecruitment system
https://www.saimanet.com/aaltohome/aew.html?did=5900&lang=fi&job_id=1131&jc=6.
The position can start on January 1st, 2017 the earliest or on date agreed separately.
The documents required are:
- a Curriculum Vitae (with contact details);
- an application letter;
- names and contact information (email) of at least two references;
- degree certificate (if available, translation into English if available);
- transcript of records (courses and grades);
- a list of publications (if available); 7) Master’s thesis (if available);
Contact:
- For additional information, please contact Associate Professor Ville Kyrki by e-mail firstname.lastname@aalto.fi or tel. +358 50 4082035.
- For additional information on recruitment process, please contact HR Coordinator Jaana Hanninen, firstname.lastname@aalto.fi. Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business.
- We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto University has six schools with nearly 20 000 students and more than 400 professors. Our campuses are located in Espoo and Helsinki, Finland.
