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Cambridge Residency Program - Robotics

Microsoft· Research Sciences
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Cambridge, UK£6.7k/mointernshipPosted 4w ago

About the role

Launch your research career after your PhD at Microsoft Research Cambridge. Join a multidisciplinary team advancing robotics through ambitious research, real-world experimentation, and software–hardware co-design.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Innovative Research: Lead and collaborate on diverse projects to explore cutting-edge robotics technologies, addressing fundamental and applied research challenges.
  • Develop and Prototype: Design and implement novel algorithms and control strategies, and translate them into functional prototypes. Develop research code to automate and enhance hardware performance.
  • Experiment and Validate: Plan, design, and execute experiments to test and validate prototypes in various real-world scenarios. Analyze data, refine models, and iterate designs to achieve optimal performance.
  • Collaborate and Disseminate: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative research environment. Clearly communicate findings and progress through presentations, technical reports, and publications in high-impact academic venues

Qualifications

  • PhD degree (or on-track to complete) in Computer Science, Robotics, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of robotics, such as manipulation and grasping, kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and coordination.
  • Hands-on experience with programming robots, developing control system algorithms, and integrating software with hardware.
  • Strong track record in relevant research, evidenced by publications in top-tier venues like ICRA, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, and IROS.
  • Impact-driven mindset with a demonstrated ability to work and learn in a collaborative and diverse environment.
  • Committed nature with effective communication skills.

Skills

Required:Programming for roboticsRobotics hardware-software integrationPublications and disseminationCollaboration in diverse teams
Nice to have:C/C++, Python

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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