Are you a passionate PhD in Robotics, AI, or Computer Vision ready to shape the next frontier of robot skill learning and dexterous manipulation?
At
Eurecat
, Southern Europe’s leading applied research center, we are looking for a visionary researcher to join our growing team and lead cutting-edge projects on mobile manipulators and human–robot collaboration.
Senior Researcher in Robot Learning – Manipulation
(PhD required)
Location: Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona (Hybrid) |
Robotics & Automation Unit | Eurecat Technology Center
What you’ll do: Pioneer dexterous manipulation techniques to push the limits of human–robot collaboration. Develop robots with unparalleled adaptability using Deep Reinforcement Learning and Transformer-based Behaviour Cloning. Turn ideas into robust, production-ready code tested in real environments. Publish, present, and collaborate with the global research community. Drive projects and collaborate with leading industrial and academic partners.
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We’re looking for: PhD in Robotics, AI, Computer Vision, or related fields. Strong expertise in Deep Learning applied to robotics. Proficiency in ROS 2, C++, and Python. Creativity, collaboration skills, and a drive to turn research into impact. Willingness to occasionally travel for project meetings and conferences.
Why Eurecat & Barcelona
? Join a team active in Europe’s top R&D projects in manipulation, human–robot interaction, and autonomous systems. Hybrid work, flexible hours, permanent contract, and a benefits package including health insurance, training, language courses, and more. Live and work near Barcelona – a vibrant robotics hub with world-class research groups (like IRI UPC-CSIC, Robotic Intelligence Lab UJI, and many more) and exceptional quality of life. About Eurecat: 800+ professionals 69M€ turnover 230+ patents & 10 spin-offs Over 200 major R&I projects
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