Research Assistant (Robotics, Onsite, Odense)

Job summary

This position involves supporting advancements in robot policy learning and vision-language-action models for industrial manufacturing applications. The role is for a six-month period with potential for extension, primarily onsite at the workplace.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in robotics, computer science, or a closely related field (candidates in the final semester are encouraged to apply).
• Strong knowledge in robot learning (imitation learning, reinforcement learning, vision-language-action models).
• Proficiency in machine learning (deep neural networks) and robotics.
• Programming skills in Python and C++, along with experience in ML libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Implement an industrial demonstrator showcasing AI robotics technologies in manufacturing.
• Develop and implement AI algorithms for robot system control.
• Apply AI technologies to industrial assembly cases.
• Design and conduct lab experiments.
• Assist in writing scientific publications.

Skills

• Experience with control systems and computer vision is preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• High self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Education

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field is required.

Tools

• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++) and familiarity with ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow) is essential.