PostDoc / Senior Scientist in Robotics and Geriatronics

PostDoc / Senior Scientist in Robotics and Geriatronics

29.12., Wissenschaftliches Personal

Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI), Technical University of Munich (TUM) – Garmisch-Partenkirchen

About us

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks

among the world’s top technical universities (top 5 in Europe in THE World University Ranking; top 13 in the Global

University Employability Ranking), offering an exceptional ecosystem linking

academia, industry, and healthcare institutions. 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) at the Technical

University of Munich (TUM) is a globally visible interdisciplinary research

center for Machine Intelligence, integrating robotics, AI, and perception.

MIRMI’s key innovation sectors are the future of Health, Work, Environment, and

Mobility. More than 70 professors from

various TUM faculties cooperate within the framework of MIRMI.

flagship initiative of MIRMI is the Geriatronics Lighthouse Project in

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, dedicated to developing intelligent robotic and

mechatronic systems that support senior care, rehabilitation, and medical

assistance. The Geriatronics framework includes the assistive robot GARMI, an

upper-limb exoskeleton, and humanoid robotic systems designed to enhance

independence and quality of life.

About the Position

We

are excited to announce a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team as

Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Scientist. If you are an experienced

researcher with a strong background in mechatronics, robotics, or control

systems eager to lead research, development, and system integration of service

humanoid robots with a particular focus on manipulation and bimanual

manipulation for healthcare and assistive scenarios, we invite you to apply.

In your future role as PostDoc / Senior

Scientist you boost R&D activities, initiate and coordinate follow-up

proposals, and manage and report interdisciplinary research projects. As the

selected candidate you will also mentor PhD students and PostDocs and

contribute to shaping the long-term vision for robotics and intelligent systems

in healthcare and assistive technologies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine scientific excellence,

technical innovation, and academic leadership in one of Europe’s most advanced

robotic environments.

Key

Responsibilities

Lead

and contribute to research in robotics, mechatronics, and intelligent systems

for applications in Geriatronics.

Boost

and intensify research and development of next-generation service humanoid

robots, including advanced manipulation and bimanual manipulation capabilities,

robotic hands, tactile exoskeletons, and assistive mechatronic systems.

Coordinate

national and international research projects, manage deliverables, and oversee their

technical execution.

Drive

forward the preparation of new and follow-up research proposals, forming

consortia and developing long-term R&D strategies.

Supervise

and mentor doctoral candidates and master’s students.

Collaborate

with academic, clinical, and industrial partners in Germany and abroad.

Lead

research on advanced manipulation control and the development of robotic

systems for daily care activities, driving service humanoid robot (GARMI) and

bimanual manipulation capabilities into real-world applications in Geriatronics.

Your Profile

PhD

in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer

Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.

Proven

experience in robotic system design, humanoid robot development, manipulation

and bimanual manipulation, control, or machine learning for robotics.

Excellent

project management skills to meet and achieve the expected deliverables and

milestones.

Strong

research track records supported by publications in

robotics or mechatronics.

Experience

in research proposal writing and project acquisition.

Proficiency

in C++ / Python, ROS2 programming and tools such as MATLAB / Simulink.

Fluency

in spoken and written English; German language skills are a plus.

Experience

in team leadership, excellent communication and organizational skills.

Motivation

to develop as an independent researcher and long-term academic leader.

Our Offer

stimulating, high-paced environment for cutting-edge research at one of

Europe’s leading robotics centers.

Leadership

in research and development of service humanoid robots, focusing on

manipulation and bimanual interaction for real-world healthcare and assistance

applications.

Opportunity

of developing and boosting R&D strategy and writing follow-up proposals for

large-scale national and international projects.

Access

to state-of-the-art laboratories and the Geriatronics Center in

Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Opportunity

of academic advancement and leadership development.

Excellent

worldwide network with leading robotics experts, companies, and healthcare

partners.

Remuneration

in line with the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder TV-L

in pay group E13–E14, depending on qualifications and experience.

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.