Research Assistant (Factory Automation and Robotics), 1-3 positions

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FAST-Lab at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences is led by Prof. Jose L. Martinez Lastra and is part of the Unit of Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The objective of FAST-Lab is the seamless knowledge integration of humans and machines/robots creating smart environments by capitalising the advances on Information and Communication Technologies. FAST-Lab does research in Automation, Industrial Informatics, Industrial Cyberphysical Systems, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The main application domains for our research are Factory Automation, Healthcare Automation and Smart Mobility building the future Smart Factories, Smart Healthcare and Smart Cities.
You can visit our ongoing projects here: FAST-Lab European Projects.

Job description

FAST-Lab is looking for 1-3 Research Assistants (preferably MSc thesis student) to work within European research projects.

The work of is mainly composed of following activities: Collaboration activities with the project partners such as participating in teleconference meetings and workshops, to develop the required software modules. The development includes architecture review, computer programming, and software testing. The positions provide the candidates the opportunity to enhance their software development skills as well as their communication skills. We also appreciate a positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies on the job. Furthermore, the positions will provide the possibility for the students leading to their MSc thesis work.

Requirements

Automation students with knowledge on robotics, AI and programming

We require the following:

• Python programming
• AI (Machine Learning, Deep Learning & Reinforcement Learning)
• Fundamentals of robotics
• English is the working language of the research group therefore fluency in English, both written and oral, are considered essential

We consider the following an advantage:

• ROS
• Computer vision
• Communication protocols
• Big data analysis
• Robot motion planning
• Human-Robot Interactions
• Robot Kinesthetic teaching
• Web services
• Web-based programming (JavaScript, HTML, React...)
• Other programming languages (C++, Java, NodeJS)

We offer

The positions will be part-time/full-time, and they will be filled for a fixed term until summer/autumn 2025, or as mutually agreed upon both parties. The expected starting date is in January 2025, or as mutually agreed upon by both parties. A trial period of maximum half of the duration of the employment applies.

The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. The position of Research Assistant is placed on the job demand level 1 (the demand level chart for the teaching and research staff). In addition, employees will receive performance-based salary. Typical salary for a research assistant is 2100- 2400 e/month.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

We are inviting you to be a part of an active and truly international research community allowing you to develop your skills. We have a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality doctoral education.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is November 28, 2024 (at 23:59 EEST / UTC+2). Applications and all accompanying documentation should be written in English, and in PDF format. Please note that applicants may be invited to participate to an interview throughout the application time and therefore we encourage to apply as soon as possible.

Applications should include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK template 
• Transcript of studies
• Motivation letter (incl. research directions)

For more information, please contact: 

Project Manager, Anne M. Korhonen, tel. +358 50 300 2500, email: anne.m.korhonen (at) tuni.fi

Application period starts: 2024-11-06 15:30 Application period ends: 2024-11-28 23:59