Postdoc Researcher of Teleoperated Shared Control Robot Learning

**Postdoc Researcher of Teleoperated Shared Control Robot Learning**:
**_Challenge: How do we enable continuous robot learning in shared control with teleoperated human inputs?_**

**_ Change: Develop novel algorithms and interfaces for teaching robots in shared control with human operators._**

**_ Impact: Provide a seamless interface for humans to teach and correct skills to continuously operating robots._**

**Job description**:
Your project is partially funded by a Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) entitled “STEADFAST - Swarm Technology Enabling Advanced Drone

Opportunities for growing your academic career will be available, such as mentoring MSc Students, conference presentations, networking, and teaching.

**Job requirements**:
You should have:

- A PhD in Robotics or a similar discipline by the start date of the position.
- A strong experience with robot learning and control.
- A strong interest in the teleoperation of various types of robots.
- Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., C++, Python, Matlab, etc.).
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.

The following aspects will help you stand out:

- Thriving in multidisciplinary environments.
- Creativity and ambition to conduct cutting-edge research.
- Self-motivation.
- Curiosity-driven working attitude.
- Experience with drones and/or robotic manipulators.
- Knowledge of human-robot interfaces, optimal control, and Robot Operating System (ROS).

**TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)**:
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

Challenge. Change. Impact

**Faculty Mechanical Engineering**:
ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.
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**Conditions of employment**:

- Duration of contract is 2 years Temporary
- A job of 36-40 hours per week.
- Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
- The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
- Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
- Flexible working week.
- Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
- Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
- Partially paid parental leave
- Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

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**Additional information**:
***Application procedure**:

- One-page motivation letter. Please describe your plans and ambitions within the project and how you see yourself developing within the group. At the end list 2 of your most relevant publications.
- An up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
- Transcripts from a PhD program.
- Contact information for up to 3 references (minimum 2).

**Please note**:

- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- Faculty/Department: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Salary range: €3546 - €5538
- Hours per week: 36-40
- FTE: 1,0
- Submission is possible until: 24 Sep 2025
- ID job: 2536