One funded PhD student position will be availableimmediately or upon agreement at the Laboratory ofIntelligent Systems, Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology Lausanne (Lab Director: Prof. DarioFloreano, Project Leader: Jean-Christophe Zufferey) towork on the micro-mechatronic development of a novelIndoor Nano Flying Robot.

The candidate is expected to develop innovativemicro-mechatronic solutions, including design,prototyping, integration of sensors and electronics,as well as characterization of the system. Thecandidate must have a strong motivation formicro-engineering, exploration of hybrid materialstructures, and bio-inspired systems. She or he mustalso have a systematic and rigorous approach to systemdesign and characterization.

Applicants should preferably have an MSc in one of thefollowing disciplines:

• Micro-engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Material Engineering
• Robotics

Candidates from other disciplines are also welcome ifthey demonstrate skills in the above-mentioned areas.

Proficiency in writing/spoken English is mandatory(preferably native-level). PhD students will berequested to do some class assistance and superviseundergraduate and master projects.

The candidate will join a young and enthusiastic teamwith several activities in indoor flying robotics thatfeatured on top international media and scientificmagazines. The Laboratory offers access tostate-of-the-art facilities ranging frommicro-machining to printed circuit realization as wellas collaboration with companies in micro-robotics.

To apply for the position, please send a letter ofmotivation along with a CV, certificates, and twoacademic references to Dario Floreano with CC toJean-Christophe Zufferey.

Deadline for applications: 01.02.2006 (We will closethis call as soon as we find a suitable candidate)
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