PhD project within Safe Manipulation and Assembly of Flexible and Fragile Objects for Laboratory Automation
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SDU Robotics, part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, located in Odense, invites applications for a 3-year PhD position, which is vacant from October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The candidate will be integrated in the section SDU Robotics, which is at the core of the Odense Robotics Cluster involving Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots (MIR) and 120+ other companies. We are specialized in robot solutions involving modelling, estimation, and control of advanced robot systems. In addition, the candidate will be integrated in CAPeX - a pioneer center for accelerating P2X materials discovery and work on automation of laboratory experiments.
CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.
The automation of laboratory experiments concerning materials for Power2X is challenging as it involves manipulation of flexible objects and assembly of fragile objects that are damaged if excessive forces are applied. Also, requirements for correct and traceable operation are pivotal in laboratory environments; thus, guarantees for correct behavior despite uncertainties must be provided. This project will take an outset in the operation of an EC-MS machine (Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry) which should be operated autonomously by a robot. The robot should prepare experiments and feed the EC-MS machine. To complete this work, we will 1) develop robot system that can manipulate flexible objects with high accuracy, 2) design control strategies for tight assembly of fragile objects based on force and visual feedback, 3) provide formal guarantees for the performance of the robotic system using techniques from control and computer vision/AI. The successful candidate will also work closely with other PhD and postdoc candidates in CAPeX and colleagues at the University of Toronto and the Acceleration Consortium.
The position requires experience at MSc level within robotics, control, modelling, and estimation preferably applied to robotic manipulators and within computer vision for robotic applications. The candidate is hence expected to have most of the following documented qualifications:
Furthermore, the successful candidate has excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken), is able to work well in interdisciplinary team and has a strong sense of responsibility.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
When applying, you must indicate if you have also applied for other positions in the 2023 cohort call. When relevant, you are encouraged to do so, and please indicate which positions you have applied for.
Information
Please visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SDU-robotics.
Further information is available from Head of Section, Henrik Gordon Petersen ([email protected]).
If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].
Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.748,- EURO per month incl. supplements). Read more about the basic scale of the collective agreement here. Please check link for more information on salary and taxation.
Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.
Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.
The application deadline is 29.08.2023.
The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms must be found at the Faculty website:
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The candidate will be integrated in the section SDU Robotics, which is at the core of the Odense Robotics Cluster involving Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots (MIR) and 120+ other companies. We are specialized in robot solutions involving modelling, estimation, and control of advanced robot systems. In addition, the candidate will be integrated in CAPeX - a pioneer center for accelerating P2X materials discovery and work on automation of laboratory experiments.
CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.
The automation of laboratory experiments concerning materials for Power2X is challenging as it involves manipulation of flexible objects and assembly of fragile objects that are damaged if excessive forces are applied. Also, requirements for correct and traceable operation are pivotal in laboratory environments; thus, guarantees for correct behavior despite uncertainties must be provided. This project will take an outset in the operation of an EC-MS machine (Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry) which should be operated autonomously by a robot. The robot should prepare experiments and feed the EC-MS machine. To complete this work, we will 1) develop robot system that can manipulate flexible objects with high accuracy, 2) design control strategies for tight assembly of fragile objects based on force and visual feedback, 3) provide formal guarantees for the performance of the robotic system using techniques from control and computer vision/AI. The successful candidate will also work closely with other PhD and postdoc candidates in CAPeX and colleagues at the University of Toronto and the Acceleration Consortium.
The position requires experience at MSc level within robotics, control, modelling, and estimation preferably applied to robotic manipulators and within computer vision for robotic applications. The candidate is hence expected to have most of the following documented qualifications:
- Experience with advanced control of robots using models and feedback
- Experience in numerical optimization
- Experience in simulation of robotic and computer vision systems
- Experience in techniques within computer vision and AI
Furthermore, the successful candidate has excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken), is able to work well in interdisciplinary team and has a strong sense of responsibility.
The main duties and responsibilities include:
- Research in collaboration with colleagues from SDU Robotics and CAPeX.
- Teaching assistance within our robotics program.
When applying, you must indicate if you have also applied for other positions in the 2023 cohort call. When relevant, you are encouraged to do so, and please indicate which positions you have applied for.
Information
Please visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SDU-robotics.
Further information is available from Head of Section, Henrik Gordon Petersen ([email protected]).
If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].
Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.748,- EURO per month incl. supplements). Read more about the basic scale of the collective agreement here. Please check link for more information on salary and taxation.
Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.
A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.
Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.
The application deadline is 29.08.2023.
The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms must be found at the Faculty website:
- Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
- Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication and teaching experience, computational skills and including personal contact information.
- Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master's diploma and transcripts of exams, both the original documents and in professional English translation.
- Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
- An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
- An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
- List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications, in case you have any publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
- References (names and emails) and reference letters may also be included. You're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
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