PhD Grant with HURO

October 21, 2020

We are offering the possibility of applying for a PhD Grant (University of Alicante FPU) to do your doctoral studies in any of our main research lines: Rehabilitation Robotics, Neuro-rehabilitation, Human-Robot Interaction, Humanoids and Space Robotics. If granted, applicants will work in a dynamic environment with experienced researchers in robot control and assistive technologies.

Requirements:

  • BsC and MsC (equivalent to 300 ECTS) in (but not limited to) Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering.
  • BsC completion should be posterior to 01/01/2017.
  • A minimum academic record equivalent to 8,5 (out of 10) or 8 (out of 10) if the applicant has previous participation in research projects and previous publications.
  • Good level in spoken and written English.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge on robotics, biomechanics and/or electrophysiology of human movement.
  • Programming skills (Matlab, ROS, C++, Python).
  • Previous experience in related research tasks.
  • Capability to adapt to dynamic, multidisciplinary and international work environments.
  • Basic knowledge of Spanish if applicant is from abroad.

Grant conditions:

  • Three years duration.
  • Approximately 23.000 € per year including taxes.
  • Approximate starting date: September/October 2021.
  • Possibility of additional grants for international research stays and for doctorate taxes.

Potential applicants should send an email to (huro@ua.es) before November 10th 2020 with the following information:

  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Academic record.
  • Research interest (optional).

Human Robotics Group - University of Alicante

HURO research lines are focused in the benefit of humans and environmental impact, developing solutions for human-robot interaction and services, for helping disabled people and for spacecraft control applications.

Contact us

  • Human Robotics
    UA Polythecnic School 3
    Physics, Systems Engineering and Signal Theory Department
    University of Alicante
    Ctra San Vicente del Raspeig s/n
    San vicente del Raspeig
    03690 Alicante, Spain.

  • (+34) 965 903 400 Ext. 1094

  • huro@ua.es

  • Week Days   : 09:00 – 18:00
    Saturday, Sunday   : Holiday