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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
The Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics (LSR) is a world-leading group with research focus on the development of novel, biologically inspired flying robots for distributed sensing in air and water and autonomous robotic construction for digital infrastructure systems. The lab is based on a jointly funded Professorship by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and is specialised in robot design, hardware development and multi-modal robot mobility.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Metamorphic Aerial Robotics
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We seek a highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher with a PhD (or equivalent) in robotics, materials science/engineering, environmental engineering or a related discipline and a track record of collaborative and innovative project leadership.
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We offer a fully funded 1 year post-doc position with the possibility of extension at Empa to conduct state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe, including access to the DroneHub. The position will be based at the Empa campus in Dübendorf, near Zurich, Switzerland. The candidate will also have close collaboration and exchange with the EPFL, Lausanne. Applications are open immediately, the expected starting date as soon as possible by mutual agreement.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research.
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