[robocup-worldwide] DFKI -- Researcher/Senior Researcher in Low-Level Control

[Philipp Baer]

In the field of innovative software technologies, the German Research
Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is the leading research
institution in Germany, and in the international science community the
DFKI ranks among the most important "Centres of Excellence" worldwide.

The Robotics Laboratory at the location in Bremen (Prof. Frank Kirchner)
starts a new project on intelligent mobility. The robot system will be
the successor of ASGUARD [1] and CESAR [2].

Within this project we are looking for a Researcher/Senior Researcher
interested in low-level control of an advanced robotic system. Her/his
task will be the following:

* Development of locomotion/driving concepts for different kinds of
unstructured terrains
* Extensive testing and analysis of these locomotion concepts (mainly
outdoors)
* Elaboration of improved hardware and software designs

Candidates should have a master or equivalent in engineering or computer
sciences. They should have a strong background in control engineering,
an interest in alternative control methods, good programming skills
(C/C++) and a strong interest in using experimental robot systems.

This work will be done in a project team with mechanical, electrical and
software engineers. The willingness for working in a highly motivated
team is therefore a necessity.

The position is open for post-docs as well as MSc. Starting in the first
quarter of 2009, the project is expected to run for three years, giving
the opportunity for MSc to prepare a PhD thesis within that time frame.

The DFKI Robotics Laboratory offers a competitive salary and the
opportunity to work with a dynamic, continuously growing team in an
interesting research environment.

The DFKI is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially
encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants with equal qualification
will be given preferential treatment.

Applicants should send a letter of interest and a CV in electronic form to:

Prof. Dr. Frank Kirchner
DFKI Bremen Robotics Lab
c/o Ms. A. Hasse
Mail: andrea.hasse(at)dfki.de
Web:  wwww.dfki.de/robotik

[1] http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/robotsystems/asguard-ii.html
[2] http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/robotsystems/cesar.html


Regards,

phb

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 Philipp A. Baer
 DFKI Bremen, Robert-Hooke-Straße 5, 28359 Bremen, Germany

 Phone: +49 421 218-64146
 Fax:   +49 421 218-64150
 Email: philipp.baer at dfki.de

 Further Information: http://www.dfki.de/robotik
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