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"As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing
industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoctoral Researcher in Metamorphic Aerial Robotics
Share Apply now 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.
Your tasks
- Focus on the design, control and integration of a novel reconfigurable manipulation system for aerial robotics
applications.
- Soft robotics manufacturing methods to develop meta-morphic aerostructures.
- Designing shape-changing control architectures.
- System integration and validation through indoor and outdoor experiments.
Your profile
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.
Key qualifications:
- Expertise in aerial robotics design, control systems and experimental validation.
- Strong communication skills, management experience.
- A strong track record of relevant publications.
- Excellence in English, both written and spoken is required.
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience of managing or operating a similar research facility or laboratory.
- Familiarity with collaborative research environments, particularly in academia or industry.
- A passion for innovation in aerial robotics and a proactive approach to exploring new technologies.
- Fluency in French and/or German.
Our offer
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.PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Questions?
Prof. DrMirko Kovac
Head of Laboratory
Sustainability Robotics
https://www.empa.ch/web/s799
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoctoral Researcher in Metamorphic Aerial Robotics
Share Apply now 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.
Your tasks
- Focus on the design, control and integration of a novel reconfigurable manipulation system for aerial robotics
applications.
- Soft robotics manufacturing methods to develop meta-morphic aerostructures.
- Designing shape-changing control architectures.
- System integration and validation through indoor and outdoor experiments.
Your profile
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.
Key qualifications:
- Expertise in aerial robotics design, control systems and experimental validation.
- Strong communication skills, management experience.
- A strong track record of relevant publications.
- Excellence in English, both written and spoken is required.
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience of managing or operating a similar research facility or laboratory.
- Familiarity with collaborative research environments, particularly in academia or industry.
- A passion for innovation in aerial robotics and a proactive approach to exploring new technologies.
- Fluency in French and/or German.
Our offer
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.PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Questions?
Prof. DrMirko Kovac
Head of Laboratory
Sustainability Robotics
https://www.empa.ch/web/s799
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now