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The Lauflabor locomotion lab has an experience in research on modeling and bioinspired robot design and control. In particular, we focus on applying biomechanics and motor control in the understanding of human locomotion and developing bioinspired robots and assistive devices.
Brief description of the WhiteBox project: The LOEWE Research Cluster WhiteBox aims to develop methods at the intersection between Cognitive Science and AI to make human and artificial intelligence more understandable. WhiteBox is a joint project with nine research partners from different departments of TU Darmstadt, from engineering and computer science to human science. Lauflabor group Leads WP3.1 “Man and Machine walk together” in this project which started in 2021. Here we develop the bioinspired human gait models and connect them to robot models. Our research focuses on developing Whitebox biomechanical models of human locomotion and motor control to be integrated with the black-box (learning-based) models for robot control to improve our understanding of locomotion control in humans and robots. The outcomes will be later used to develop bioinspired robots and assistive devices. For more information, please see here.
We are seeking highly talented PH.D. STUDENTS with strong interests in the biomechanical modeling and cognitive control of legged locomotion besides at least one of the following research topics:
The required language to speak in the lab is English. We do not need TOFEL or IELTS (if you have any certificates, please submit them with other documents), but the quality of your language matters which will be evaluated in the interview at the final round of admission.
WE OFFER
A Ph.D. student position with a starting date is July 2022 or as mutually agreed. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance (approximately 1800 EUR/month). We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus, and free public transportation in the (Hessen) state.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply, please send a research statement, a PDF with the CV, degrees, and grade sheets, the names and contact information of two references, and your strongest publications (up to 3) directly to sharbafi@sport.tu-darmstadt.de by 30.6.2022. Please write this sentence in the subject of your email “Application for Ph.D. in WhiteBox project”.
The position will be filled as soon as possible.
Please explain your research interest and experience, how these relate to Lauflabor and WhiteBox project and how they relate to the topics listed above, in your research statement.
Brief description of the WhiteBox project: The LOEWE Research Cluster WhiteBox aims to develop methods at the intersection between Cognitive Science and AI to make human and artificial intelligence more understandable. WhiteBox is a joint project with nine research partners from different departments of TU Darmstadt, from engineering and computer science to human science. Lauflabor group Leads WP3.1 “Man and Machine walk together” in this project which started in 2021. Here we develop the bioinspired human gait models and connect them to robot models. Our research focuses on developing Whitebox biomechanical models of human locomotion and motor control to be integrated with the black-box (learning-based) models for robot control to improve our understanding of locomotion control in humans and robots. The outcomes will be later used to develop bioinspired robots and assistive devices. For more information, please see here.
We are seeking highly talented PH.D. STUDENTS with strong interests in the biomechanical modeling and cognitive control of legged locomotion besides at least one of the following research topics:
- Human-robot interaction
- Bioinspired legged locomotion
- Biomechanical modeling of legged systems
- Learning in robots
- Locomotion modeling
- Cognitive robotics
- Working with robot systems or assistive devices
- Human gait analysis
- Brain-computer Interface
The required language to speak in the lab is English. We do not need TOFEL or IELTS (if you have any certificates, please submit them with other documents), but the quality of your language matters which will be evaluated in the interview at the final round of admission.
WE OFFER
A Ph.D. student position with a starting date is July 2022 or as mutually agreed. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance (approximately 1800 EUR/month). We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus, and free public transportation in the (Hessen) state.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply, please send a research statement, a PDF with the CV, degrees, and grade sheets, the names and contact information of two references, and your strongest publications (up to 3) directly to sharbafi@sport.tu-darmstadt.de by 30.6.2022. Please write this sentence in the subject of your email “Application for Ph.D. in WhiteBox project”.
The position will be filled as soon as possible.
Please explain your research interest and experience, how these relate to Lauflabor and WhiteBox project and how they relate to the topics listed above, in your research statement.