Robotic Interaction Expert and Researcher

Organisation/Company

Institute Of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

Research Field

Architecture » Design
Technology » Remote sensing
Technology » Production technology
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Technology » Construction technology
Engineering » Civil engineering
Computer science » 3 D modelling

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you a robotic hardware expert, with a passion for industrial robotics, human-machine interaction and digital fabrication ? Are you a talented innovator looking to join an international and multidisciplinary research team based in Barcelona that wants to challenge the construction industry with new robotic processes? If yes, have a look at the new position of Robotic interaction expert and researcher at IAAC, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia.

In this role you will have the opportunity to delve into research and educational projects that apply robotics, automation, interaction and design to create new digital fabrication processes in architecture with the goal of reducing the impact of the construction industry, towards a more sustainable built environment. As a robotic hardware expert, you will be tasked with developing novel robotic fabrication processes combining industrial and autonomous robots, including the design and installation of custom hardware solutions, industrial automation line, robotic arms, custom end-effectors and human machine interfaces. You will also impart teaching activities, where the learning from the research will be shared with students and professionals, in particular within the Master in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC)  at IAAC. Your research will also bring you to implement those new solutions at our industry partners, transferring those technologies to the market. Your work will entail a close collaboration with architects, engineers, computational designers, roboticists, fabrication experts, and craftspeople.

Main Tasks:
– Research on novel robotic construction applications
– Teaching to master students & professionals.
– Development of applied research and Industrial applications.
– Technical support in related academic, research and professional projects.

Topics include :
– Robotic & Digital Fabrication for sustainable construction.
– Human-Machine Interaction and Augmented Reality.
– Industrial automation with heterogeneous materials.
– Sensing and AI in Manufacturing

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

Skills required :
– Willing to learn, motivated, enthusiastic and social.
– Motivated to work in an innovative, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment.
– Autonomous, able to take on responsibilities.
– Knowledgeable in industrial robots, automation hardware and manufacturing processes.
– Confident with industrial robot (KUKA, ABB, UR), PLC, open source hardware (Raspberry Pi, Pico, Arduino), coding (Python, ROS) and XR (Unity)
– Experience working with 3D modeling tools (such as Rhino3D), digital fabrication (Laser, milling, 3d Printing).
– Previous experience in Academia or Industry (more than 2 year)

Optional skills
– Familiarity with Digital & Robotic Fabrication.
– Familiarity with Architecture, Design & Art
– Travel enthusiast (in Europe or in the world).

Specific Requirements

Other requirements
– Education Level: PHD or Master Degree.
– Permit : Candidate should hold a full work permit for Spain
– Language : English (Fluent ) + (Fluent in Spanish desired).

Additional Information
Benefits

– Permanent contract
– Full-time position (40 h week, from Monday to Friday) in Barcelona.
– Salary: 27,000.00 –32,000.00 € per annum, according to experience.
– Start date : flexible – latest 1st of July
– Location : IAAC, Carrer Pujades 102, 08005 Barcelona, SPAIN

Selection process

The selection process will be carried out on https://iaac.net/eu-projects-job-offer according to the General Basis. (In the first phase of the selection process, ID and passport copy do not need to be attached).

If this position interests you and you are in Barcelona, or you are interested in moving to Barcelona to work with us, please send your CV and Portfolio to [email protected]
Email subject should be: Robotic sensing expert and researcher – Job Application.
Website for additional job details: https://iaac.net/eu-projects-job-offer

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://iaac.net/eu-projects-job-offer

Contact

State/Province

Draft

City

Barcelona

Website

https://iaac.net/

Street

Carrer de Pujades 102

Postal Code

08005

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED