[robocup-worldwide] DFKI -- Researcher in Service Robotics for Logistics

[Philipp Baer]

Researcher in Service Robotics for Logistics

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 "Centers of Excellence" worldwide.

Within research projects at DFKI Bremen there are open positions for
Senior Researchers/Researchers in Service Robotics for Logistics.

Candidates applying for this position will have the opportunity to work
with mobile service robots in the field of logistics and production,
e.g. our dual-arm system (please visit
http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/?id=semprom).

Besides strong C/C++ programming skills and the skill to work in small
and medium size teams, preferably experience in more than one of the
following topics are expected:

* Experience in robot localization and mapping (SLAM)
* Experience in task planning task decomposition and task execution
* Experience in robot locomotion control
* Experience in robot software architectures and/or communication
* Experience in robot manipulation (mandatory at least two of the
  following):
  - kinematics and dynamics analysis
  - motion planning
  - grasping planning
  - dual and/or mobile manipulation
* Experience in behaviour-based control systems
* Experience in computer vision: object recognition and/or visual
  servoing


There is the possibility for MSc to prepare a PhD thesis in that time
frame, when applying for the Researcher position. Applications for the
Senior Researcher position are open to post-doc candidates.

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, a CV, and two references 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


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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