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SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Luxembourg by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.The Centre is rapidly expanding its research activities and is seeking highly motivated doctoral candidates who wish to pursue research in close cooperation with our partners. For further information you may check: , ,We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!Your RoleThe successful candidates will join a strong and motivated research team led by Prof. Miguel Olivares-Mendez (Space Robotics (SpaceR) research group) in collaboration with FIRIS in order to carry out research to pursue a PhD on the following topic:Localization and mapping for multi-robots in underground mines, caves and lunar lava tubesThe position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:Carrying out research in the predefined areasDisseminating results through scientific publicationsContribute to the development of experiments on real and analogue environmentsYour ProfileQualification: The candidate should possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Robotics engineering. We expect a candidate who is passionate about robotics and looking forward to developing her/his skills in robotics further in challenging terrestrial and space environments.Experience: The ideal candidate must have experience on:Knowledge of ROS 1, ROS 2 will be an assetPerception for roboticsGood programming skills in C++ and PythonIn addition, the candidate should have experience in some of the following topics:Multi-robots data exchangeKnowledge of SLAM techniquesExpertise in Multi-sensor data fusionMapping techniquesLanguage Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.Here’s what awaits you at SnTA stimulating learning environment. Here post-docs and professors outnumber PhD students. That translates into access and close collaborations with some of the brightest ICT researchers, giving you solid guidanceExciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even betterThe right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partnersMultiple funding sources for your ideas. The University supports researchers to acquire funding from national, European and private sourcesCompetitive salary package. The University offers a 12 month-salary package, over six weeks of paid time off, meal vouchers and health insuranceBe part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and moreBoost your career. Students can take advantage of several opportunities for growth and career development, from free language classes to career resources and extracurricular activitiesBut wait, there’s more!How to applyApplications should include:Full CV, including list of publications and name (and email address, etc) of three refereesTranscript of all modules and results from university-level courses takenShort motivation letterAll qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.General information:Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per WeekLocation: KirchbergEmployee and student statusJob Reference: UOL06276The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time)About the University of LuxembourgUniversity of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.Further informationFor further information, please contact us at[Université du Luxembourg
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