Stellenbeschreibungppb Role Summary /b /p /p pWe are recruiting a fully funded PhD Student to join the Robot Learning Interaction group at the Idiap Research Institute in Martigny, Switzerland, affiliated with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). /p pThe PhD will take place within the new collaborative project DECOR (Diffusion-based Ergodic Coverage for Robotics), supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and by the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ). /p pResearch Topic: Ergodic control and automatic exploration/coverage for robot manipulation (including surface finishing, painting, spraying) or aerial robots (search rescue). /p pWhat we offer: /p liA fully funded PhD position with highly competitive salary /li liExcellent work conditions in a young, dynamic, and multicultural environment /li liCollaborative project with the University of Rijeka in Croatia /li liEnrollment through EPFL's EDEE doctoral program /li ppb Your Profile /b /p /p pWe are looking for highly motivated candidates with: /p liA Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a related field /li liInterest in optimal control, model-based optimization, robot learning from small datasets /li liEagerness to work with real robots and Python software components (past practical experience is a plus) /li pbScreening of applications will start on July , . /b /p ppb About Idiap /b /p /p pIdiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a dynamic, multicultural environment. /p pIdiap is located in Martigny, Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. /p pAt Idiap, we believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. If you believe that you could excel in this role, but you are not sure you meet all the required criteria, we very much welcome your application. /p ppb Required languages /b /p /p li English - Level advanced /li