Research Associate in Robotics Manipulation

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

**Your role**:

- Conduct cutting-edge research in learning-based and/or model-based control and/or perception strategies for dexterous robotic manipulation in simulated and real robots
- Support laboratory activities and experiments in the ZeroG Lab facility, including collaboration with commercial partners. Setting up and configuring robotic arms to emulate different on-orbit scenarios and performing software and hardware integration.
- Mentor and Advise PhD students within the research group.
- Contribute to and/or lead the development of research proposals
- Take the lead in drafting, reviewing, and submitting project deliverables.
- Support and contribute to teaching activities, particularly within the Master’s course Robotic Manipulation in Space.
- Drive high-impact research dissemination by leading first-author submissions to top-tier (top 10%) journals and collaborating with fellow postdocs on high-quality publications.

**Your profile**:

- PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a focus on Robotic Manipulation
- Experience setting up and operating ROS-compatible robotic manipulation systems (robotic arms, cameras, F/T sensors, sensor calibration, etc)
- Proven track record in relevant conferences and journals: At least three publications in top-tier venues: IROS, ICRA, RSS, R-AL, TRO, TFR, etc
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory
- Commitment, teamwork and a critical mind
- Experience with control methods: impedance/admittance, force control, etc
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and deep learning concepts for robotics and process automation.
- Experience with robotic simulation tools (e.g., ROS, Gazebo, Mujoco, IsaacSim-Gym-Lab)
- Programming skills in C++, Python, and ROS framework

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:
Applications, written in English, should be submitted online and should include:

- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- Short motivation letter
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
- Job Reference: UOL07170

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).