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The EPFL Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS) acts as a research promotion platform for bringing together experts in machine learning, data science, computer vision, cyberphysical systems, and robotics. CIS is a joint initiative of the schools of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), Computer and Communication Sciences (IC), Basic Sciences (SB) and Engineering (STI). CIS’ unique mission is to connect and support all EPFL researchers working in fields related to intelligent systems. These fields are developing technologies that, when brought together, can be used to construct intelligent systems capable of making complex, nuanced decisions in challenging, dynamic environments.

Postdoc researcher in assistive and modular robotics

Your mission :

We are seeking a postdoc to work on a new collaborative project funded by the EPFL Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS) at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland. The goal of the project is to create smart assistive environments for persons with limited mobility. Our grand vision is to develop new distributed robotic systems at the intersection between smart homes, neuroprosthetics, and rehabilitation robotics to assist people with limited mobility in their daily living. The candidate will be conducting research and development in the fields of assistive and modular robotics, and will collaborate directly with faculty members from CIS. Main duties and responsibilities include :

Research in assistive robotics Mechatronic development work of assistive robotic devices Coordination of master research projects between different CIS laboratories Interaction with stakeholders in assistive living (clinicians and architects)

Your profile :

The research project will require a Ph.D. in a robotics-related field, with a particular focus on hardware design and integration. It also requires fluent scientific writing and communication skills in English.

Excellence will be the primary point of consideration, with the following attributes in the order of importance (most important first):

• Experience in assistive robotics / modular robotics and related publication track-record in peer-reviewed international robotics journals and conferences


• Experience in human-robot interaction and human-in-the-loop control


• Experience in managing student projects


• Experience in inter-disciplinary projects with researchers from different fields, e.g. health sciences and architecture.

We offer :

• World-class research environment


• Numerous collaboration opportunities with researchers from EPFL and CHUV (Lausanne hospital)


• Excellent working and living conditions

Start date :

As soon as possible

Term of employment :

Fixed-term (CDD)Duration :

1 year, renewable

Contact :

For additional information, please contact Prof. Auke Ijspeert and Prof. Jamie Paik by email at auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch and Jamie.paik@epfl.chRemark :

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