We are inviting applicants for a fully-funded PhD studentship at the University of Sussex in the field of soft and compliant robots. Interested candidates should get in touch with Dr. Nicolas Herzig ([Email Address Removed]) with their up-to-date CV and a cover letter. The PhD project is as follows:
Fluid powered Compliant and Soft robotics (Contact: Dr. Nicolas Herzig)
Compliant and soft robots are excellent candidates to tackle challenges in Human-Robot-Environment interactions. Thanks to their compliance they can safely interact with their environment and adapt to uncertainties. This makes compliant and soft robotic devices particularly suitable in medical applications, exploration of extreme environments and collaborative industrial manufacturing. The PhD project will focus on the design, modelling and control of fluid powered robots and robotic devices. Following a Mechatronics approach, you will design novel compliant and soft robotic devices and develop dedicated control strategies that take advantage of their compliance.
Lab webpage: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/centres/robotics-and-mechatronic-systems/research/nicolas
Eligibility and Requirements:
The key requirements are as follows:
- A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree and/or a postgraduate masters degree in a STEM subject is required. Background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, materials or electrical engineering will be suitable.
- Previous experience in soft robotics, soft elastic materials, or hands-on development of robots/mechatronic systems or fluid powered systems will be considered advantageous.
- Due to the interdisciplinarity of the research topics, interest and ability to learn new subjects is essential.
Funding: Tax-free stipend of ~£15,609 per annum + fees is available for 3.5 years with additional pay for teaching duties. The candidate is expected to start in January 2022. The deadline for submitting your application is 15th October, 2021.
Complete requirements and the procedure for formal application process can be found at: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply
About the University of Sussex:
The University of Sussex is a leading research university which is ranked 20th in the UK and 160th in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. The University of Sussex has had three Nobel Prize winners, fifteen Fellows of the Royal Society and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize on its staff. The University has been on the frontier of research in artificial intelligence and enjoys international reputation for its research on embodied intelligence. The University of Sussex provides an extremely rich research environment and training opportunities for doctoral researchers. The University is nestled in the beautiful South Downs National Park at the edge of the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, known for its cultural richness, tolerance and diversity and is only an hour on the train away from the metropole of London.
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