PhD position at EPFL: Indoor Flying Robot for Search and Rescue

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Open PhD Position Announcement
Indoor Flying Robot for Search and Rescue

Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
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One funded PhD student position is available immediately or upon agreement at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (Lab Director: Prof. Dario Floreano, Project Leader: Jean- Christophe Zufferey) to work on the micro-mechatronic development of a novel indoor flying robot for search and rescue operations.

The candidate is expected to develop innovative aerodynamic and micro-mechatronic solutions, including design, prototyping, integration of sensors and electronics, as well as characterization of the system. The candidate must have a strong motivation for aerodynamics, micro-engineering, and system integration. She or he must also have a systematic and rigorous approach to system design and characterization.

Applicants should preferably have an MSc in one of the following disciplines:
- Aerodynamics
- Micro-engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Material Engineering
- Robotics

Candidates from other disciplines are also welcome if they demonstrate skills in the above-mentioned areas. Proficiency in writing/spoken English is mandatory. PhD students will be requested to do some class assistance and supervise undergraduate and master projects.

The candidate will join a young and enthusiastic team with several activities in aerial robotics that featured on top international media and scientific magazines. The Laboratory offers access to state-of-the-art facilities ranging from micro-machining to printed circuit realization as well as collaboration with companies in micro-robotics.

To apply for the position, please send a letter of motivation along with a CV, certificates, and two academic references to Jean-Christophe.Zufferey@epfl.ch.

For more information please refer to:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne: http://www.epfl.ch
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems: http://lis.epfl.ch

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Prof. Dr. Dario Floreano
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Building ELE, Station 11
CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

Voice: +41 21 693 5230
Secretary: +41 21 693 5966
Fax: +41 21 693 5859
Dario.Floreano@epfl.ch
http://lis.epfl.ch
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