Postdoctoral Position in “Robot motion and control algorithms for soft material handling”, Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI), Technical University of Munich – Garmisch-Partenkirchen Campus
06.10.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal
We are seeking outstanding candidate for a Postdoctoral position in the field of robot motion and control algorithms for soft material handling, starting immediately. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with a strong academic background in robotics and a keen interest in advancing the frontiers of deformable object manipulation. Ideal candidates are those aiming for a long-term research career in academia or industry.
Located in the prosperous capital of Bavaria and home to over 50000 students, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of the world’s top universities (top 3 European technical universities in THE World University Ranking, top 50 in Shanghai Ranking, top 10 in Global University Employability Ranking, etc.) and home to one of the most vibrant environments in robotics research, industry and startups. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education, and the active promotion of promising young scientists. TUM benefits from the healthy mix of companies and startups of all sizes headquartered in the region and is tightly connected to regional research hospitals. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) is a globally visible interdisciplinary research center for machine intelligence, which is the integration of robotics, artificial intelligence and perception. Its three central innovation sectors are the future of health, the future of work, the future of the environment, and the future of mobility. 70 professors from various TUM faculties cooperate within the framework of MIRMI. Join a highly interdisciplinary and innovative team at MIRMI to conduct cutting-edge research in robotic manipulation of deformable objects. The position focuses on motion planning and control of 1D and 2D deformable objects (e.g., cables, cloth) through bimanual and adaptive robotic strategies. The work will involve the integration of: The position is part of broader strategic efforts to enable intelligent robot systems capable of handling soft, flexible, and deformable materials in unstructured environments, with applications in industry, healthcare and domestic robotics. TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents. Please upload them using the subject line “73MIRMIPostdoc GAP” via the following link: here The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by October 25, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.About us
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The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
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