Postdoctoral Positions in Robot Learning and Soft, Musculoskeletal, and Biohybrid Robotics
Posted Sep 5, 2026
Zurich, Switzerland
Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Postdoc in Foundation Models for Human-Robot Interaction
Robotics, Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction fixed-term contract position at Inria
Apply by Saturday, Nov 7
Closing time not stated; check the source.
Villers lès Nancy, France
About
Investigate foundation models for safe, socially aware human–robot interaction in the HUCEBOT team. The ENACT-funded project combines vision-language and vision-language-action models with motion planning and control, addressing hallucinations, long-horizon behavior, human communication and environmental adaptability. Socially aware robot navigation is the application domain. Applicants need a doctorate, Python/PyTorch, robotics knowledge and English; foundation-model experience is desirable. Appointment: 12 months; advertised start 2027-01-01. €2788 gross/month.
Topics
- foundation models
- vision-language-action models
- Motion Planning
- hallucinations
- long-horizon behavior
- environmental adaptability
Requirements
PhD or equivalent. Applicants may require authorization for access to a restricted research area (ZRR).
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