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The SDU Biorobotics section at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute (MMMI), University of Southern Denmark in Odense seeks to recruit one associate professor with expertise in human robotics.
Research Environment
MMMI is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The institute is the origin of robotics research in Denmark and has spawned the world-renowned cluster of robotics in Odense with more than 140 robotics companies, including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Learn more about our institute at https://www.sdu.dk/mmmi.
The current research program of SDU Biorobotics focuses on bio-inspired and biomimetic robotics, in which nature's exploitation of unconventional principles is of considerable interest. The research in the Human Robotics group integrates computational means and robotic platforms to investigate the principles underlying humans’ ability to quickly learn complex motor tasks. More specifically, the group is focused on answering the following questions: How can humans learn neuromotor primitives to carry out complex tasks? How does learning explore and enable adaptation to individual biomechanics properties (e.g., mechanical impedance)? To answer these questions, experimental tools, such as EMGs, and software, such as OpenSim, are utilized to collect and analyse data from humans when performing tasks.
Learn more about the research area at: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sdu_biorobotics/research-areas/human-robotics
About the Position
We are seeking an ambitious individual with a passion for educating engineering students and conducting ground-breaking research. You will contribute to a vibrant research environment at SDU Biorobotics and conduct research on human robotics and give courses in engineering-related disciplines to undergraduate and graduate students.
The preferred applicant will have a strong research track record, as well as evidence of successful funding acquisition, commensurate with the rank applied for. Experience in designing, building, and experimenting with physical robots and active collaboration with international interdisciplinary research teams is considered a plus. We especially welcome applications from applicants with a multi-disciplinary background, who in addition to expertise in human robotics, design aesthetics and a track record within human-robot interaction research and/or robotic art, also have experience with e.g., bioinspired soft robotic actuation and sensing technologies, with applications ranging from locomotion and grasping to wearables among others.
The preferred starting date is March 1, 2024, or soon thereafter.
We expect
- You to be a good collaborator who can work in a vibrant research and education environment and is able to disseminate your work successfully both to the scientific community and the public.
- You to teach human robotics related courses and supervise students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- You to have a strong research background within topics of Human Robotics, such as, but not limited to:
- Neuromechanical modeling
- Sensorimotor learning and control
- Neuromuscular computation and robotic applications
We offer
- A position where you will be contributing to a dynamic research centre with state-of-the-art facilities while working in areas of tremendous potential and societal relevance.
- A vibrant and adventurous environment comprising research and teaching at international level in robotics, applied AI, drone and autonomous system technology, games and learning technology, software engineering, and health informatics and technology.
- Tight integration into a robotic-oriented ecosystem including the renowned Odense Robotics Cluster.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations across specialized centres and external entities.
- Excellent technical facilities both at the Institute and in the wider Engineering Faculty.
Conditions of Employment
The applicant should have a PhD degree within the mentioned research areas.
Employment as Associate Professor or Professor is a permanent position.
The successful applicants will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The Assessment Process
Read about the Assessment and selection process.
Application Procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include:
- A motivational cover letter indicating whether you are applying for professorship or associate professorship.
- A draft of your scientific research objectives indicating expectations for key questions, activities, outcomes, and potential sources of funding.
- Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Certificates/diplomas (MSc and PhD).
- Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio.
- List of publications and a max. of four selected research articles for consideration by the assessment committee. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
- Only for application for professorship: Documentation of leadership experience and demonstration of attracting external funding.
- Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.
The application deadline is August 31, 2023.
For further information please contact Head of Department Kasper Hallenborg (email: hallenborg@mmmi.sdu.dk).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Kerteminde Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 31-08-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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