Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation is a part of Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. A M.Sc. thesis position on autonomous robotic instruments is opened for Robotic Instruments Group (https://www.aalto.fi/department-of-electrical-engineering-and-automation/robotic-instruments) at the department.  

The position is related to the commercialization of the award-winning Scanning Droplet Adhesion Microscope. The initial job is on automation software development for the newly invented robotic instrument. The scientific paper describing the new microscope can be found at:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01510-7.  

The position is available immediately. The salary is based on the university salary scheme. 

After familiarizing with the instrument operations and automation, there is a possibility to continue the work in a doctoral study in autonomous robotic instruments using machine learning and other artificial intelligence techniques towards autonomous knowledge exploration. 

Requirements and details

As a successful applicant, you should be highly motivated in developing practical systems and have a background in one or several of the following fields: robotics and automation, automation software, machine learning, software engineering, or closely related fields. The applicant is expected to have strong programming skills, hands-on experience and willing to work with robotics and mechatronic systems. Previous experience in one or some of the following areas is appreciated but not necessary: 

• Reinforcement learning
• Mechatronic design and measurements
• Data analysis
• Signal processing
• Material and surface technology 

How to apply

Please send your application as a single PDF file at earliest convenience by Sunday 23.02.2020 through the recruitment system at link Apply now! below.  

Application material should include (all documents in English):

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
• CV
• Official transcripts or degree certificate  

All applications should be submitted using the online application system of Aalto University. Email applications will NOT be considered.  

Further information

For further information, please contact Professor Quan Zhou, [email protected] and in recruitment process related questions please contact HR Coordinator Jaana Hänninen, [email protected] 

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