Doctoral Positions in Robot Learning and Soft, Musculoskeletal, and Biohybrid Robotics

The Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich develops soft and musculoskeletal robots, biohybrid living systems, dexterous manipulation and robot learning, and simulation for embodied AI. Researchers shape a direction connecting real hardware, sensing and control with learning policies, compliant actuation, fabrication or engineered tissue. Doctoral researchers complete an ETH doctorate, supervise student projects and contribute to teaching. The salaried appointment includes social benefits, an initial 18-month contract and subsequent annual extensions.

A completed or nearly completed relevant master’s degree and depth in at least one relevant technical area are required, alongside evidence of work that reaches functioning hardware, English proficiency and collaborative research skills. The online application requires a merged PDF with a tailored cover letter, CV, degree information, representative work and references. Start dates are agreed individually.

A completed or nearly completed relevant master’s degree; expertise in robot systems, learning and control, soft materials, tissue engineering or simulation; strong English. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis through the stated deadline.