Inria
Le descriptif de l’offre ci-dessous est en Anglais Type de contrat : Convention de stage Niveau de diplôme exigé : Bac + 4 ou équivalent Fonction : Stagiaire de la recherche Contexte et atouts du poste Context and funding: This position is funded by the PEPR O2R AS3 project. Within this framework, the HUCEBOT team is developing multimodal strategies for online control and adaptation of dynamic legged robot platforms. This project investigates learning dynamic force-based locomotion skills in legged robots. Current locomotion frameworks often emphasize position-based control rather than the underlying force interactions that govern stability and agility. By focusing on learning time-varying force profiles, the proposed work aims to achieve efficient, adaptive, and dynamically balanced locomotion behaviors, particularly for jumping and other impulsive tasks. About the team: The candidate will join the Human Centered Robotics team (HUCEBOT) in the Inria Center of the University of Lorraine in Nancy, France. The team HUCEBOT develops control, learning, and interaction skills of human-centered robots, such as humanoid, mobile manipulators and exoskeletons. The team develops learning and control algorithms for teleoperated / supervised / autonomous robots, involved in complex manipulation tasks in man-made environments. It also develops AI-based control for wearable exoskeletons designed to assist humans at work, drones and quadrupeds to explore complex environments. The team has excellent robotics facilities, including several humanoid robots (Talos, iCub, G1), manipulators, drones, passive and active exoskeletons, wearable sensors, force plates etc. Its laboratory has a 3D printing facility and a mechatronic workshop for prototyping and maintenance, and a motion capture room with Qualisys and Xsens sensors. The team consists of many research scientists, postdocs, PhD and has the support of 1 software and 1 mechatronics engineer. The team is international - English and French speaking. French is not required, although free French classes are available in the institute for non-French speakers. About the laboratory and Nancy: The Inria Center of the University of Lorraine, is co-located with the Loria laboratory, in the Science and Technology Campus of the University of Lorraine (Nancy, France), next to the Botanical Gardens, at 20 minutes by public transportation or bike from the Nancy train station and City Center. Several student residences and facilities are at walking distance. Nancy is a University town, with a high quality of life and a vibrant student, Erasmus and expat community. Life is Nancy is very affordable compared to Paris, it is easy to find a student residence or apartment. Team members can also access to SUAPS, the University’s sports facilities. About Nancy in France: Nancy is the capital of the Grand Est region in France. It is well connected by train to Paris (90 min), Strasbourg (90 min), Luxembourg and Germany. There are direct trains from Nancy to the Paris airport CDG and the Luxembourg airport LUX. The region around Nancy is ideal for outdoor activities: there are many country trails, long bike trails, forests, mountains, lakes, ski in winter too. Mission confiée This project investigates learning dynamic force-based locomotion skills in legged robots. Current locomotion frameworks often emphasize position-based control rather than the underlying force interactions that govern stability and agility. By focusing on learning time-varying force profiles, the proposed work aims to achieve efficient, adaptive, and dynamically balanced locomotion behaviors, particularly for jumping and other impulsive tasks. The internship is for a 4 to 6 months period and must terminate before mid-July. The candidate will collaborate with Guillaume Bellegarda (researcher) and Serena Ivaldi (researcher). Principales activités Review state-of-the-art in force and impedance-based control for legged robots. Develop learning-based frameworks for discovering optimal force profiles in legged robots (simulation). Generalize learned behaviors to different morphologies and terrains (simulation). Deploy controllers in hardware experiments on the Unitree G1 (and possibly other platforms). Analyze results and write report. Compétences Technical skills: Background in robotics, control, machine learning. Excellent skills and/or experience with simulation frameworks (i.e. Isaac, MuJoCo), reinforcement learning, and force/impedance control Excellent skills in Python, C++, ROS Interest and preferably experience in force control and legged robots Soft skills: Excellent communication skills at work, and ability to report progress Not afraid of challenging projects Rigor and intellectual honesty Curiosity and desire to learn Practical mindset and ability to develop robust and reliable solutions Autonomy and organizational skills Love working in a multi-cultural environment Team player Avantages Subsidized meals Partial reimbursement of public transport costs Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.) Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.) Social, cultural and sports events and activities Access to vocational training Social security coverage Rémunération €4.35/hour Informations générales Thème/Domaine : Robotique et environnements intelligents Calcul Scientifique (BAP E) Ville : Villers lès Nancy Centre Inria : Centre Inria de l'Université de Lorraine Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 2026-02-01 Durée de contrat : 5 mois Date limite pour postuler : 2026-01-05 Attention: Les candidatures doivent être déposées en ligne sur le site Inria. Le traitement des candidatures adressées par d'autres canaux n'est pas garanti. Consignes pour postuler Sécurité défense : Ce poste est susceptible d’être affecté dans une zone à régime restrictif (ZRR), telle que définie dans le décret n°2011-1425 relatif à la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique de la nation (PPST). L’autorisation d’accès à une zone est délivrée par le chef d’établissement, après avis ministériel favorable, tel que défini dans l’arrêté du 03 juillet 2012, relatif à la PPST. Un avis ministériel défavorable pour un poste affecté dans une ZRR aurait pour conséquence l’annulation du recrutement. Politique de recrutement : Dans le cadre de sa politique diversité, tous les postes Inria sont accessibles aux personnes en situation de handicap. Contacts Équipe Inria : HUCEBOT Recruteur : Bellegarda Guillaume / guillaume.bellegarda@inria.fr L'essentiel pour réussir Excellent communication in English, French is a plus. Ideal profile: Bachelor / Master Degree studies in Robotics, Control, Engineering, Bio-engineering, or relevant fields. *** IMPORTANT *** We will only consider applications with the following attachments (add them in the PDF when completing the application): 1) Transcripts of your University classes (Bachelor, Master, Engineering School...) 2) Your CV should mention all the places where you studied, starting from High School, so please list High School, University, Bachelor/Master, College, Engineering School, Classe Preparatoires, etc. Please mention city and country. A propos d'Inria Inria est l’institut national de recherche dédié aux sciences et technologies du numérique. Il emploie 2600 personnes. Ses 215 équipes-projets agiles, en général communes avec des partenaires académiques, impliquent plus de 3900 scientifiques pour relever les défis du numérique, souvent à l’interface d’autres disciplines. L’institut fait appel à de nombreux talents dans plus d’une quarantaine de métiers différents. 900 personnels d’appui à la recherche et à l’innovation contribuent à faire émerger et grandir des projets scientifiques ou entrepreneuriaux qui impactent le monde. Inria travaille avec de nombreuses entreprises et a accompagné la création de plus de 200 start-up. L'institut s'efforce ainsi de répondre aux enjeux de la transformation numérique de la science, de la société et de l'économie.
Inria
Type de contrat : Convention de stage Niveau de diplôme exigé : Bac + 4 ou équivalent Fonction : Stagiaire de la recherche Contexte et atouts du poste Context and funding: This position is funded by the euROBIN project. Within this framework, the HUCEBOT team is developing multimodal strategies for online control and adaptation of dynamic legged robot platforms. This project explores data-driven methods for enabling humanoid robots to perform dynamic whole-body manipulation tasks that involve rapid and coordinated motion. Traditional manipulation approaches rely on quasi-static assumptions and preplanned trajectories, which limit performance in scenarios requiring fast responses and predictive control. This work aims to develop learning and control strategies that allow humanoids to stably interact with moving objects and execute agile manipulation behaviors in real time. About the team: The candidate will join the Human Centered Robotics team (HUCEBOT) in the Inria Center of the University of Lorraine in Nancy, France. The team HUCEBOT develops control, learning, and interaction skills of human-centered robots, such as humanoid, mobile manipulators and exoskeletons. The team develops learning and control algorithms for teleoperated / supervised / autonomous robots, involved in complex manipulation tasks in man-made environments. It also develops AI-based control for wearable exoskeletons designed to assist humans at work, drones and quadrupeds to explore complex environments. The team has excellent robotics facilities, including several humanoid robots (Talos, iCub, G1), manipulators, drones, passive and active exoskeletons, wearable sensors, force plates etc. Its laboratory has a 3D printing facility and a mechatronic workshop for prototyping and maintenance, and a motion capture room with Qualisys and Xsens sensors. The team consists of many research scientists, postdocs, PhD and has the support of 1 software and 1 mechatronics engineer. The team is international - English and French speaking. French is not required, although free French classes are available in the institute for non-French speakers. About the laboratory and Nancy: The Inria Center of the University of Lorraine, is co-located with the Loria laboratory, in the Science and Technology Campus of the University of Lorraine (Nancy, France), next to the Botanical Gardens, at 20 minutes by public transportation or bike from the Nancy train station and City Center. Several student residences and facilities are at walking distance. Nancy is a University town, with a high quality of life and a vibrant student, Erasmus and expat community. Life is Nancy is very affordable compared to Paris, it is easy to find a student residence or apartment. Team members can also access to SUAPS, the University’s sports facilities. About Nancy in France: Nancy is the capital of the Grand Est region in France. It is well connected by train to Paris (90 min), Strasbourg (90 min), Luxembourg and Germany. There are direct trains from Nancy to the Paris airport CDG and the Luxembourg airport LUX. The region around Nancy is ideal for outdoor activities: there are many country trails, long bike trails, forests, mountains, lakes, ski in winter too. Mission confiée This project explores data-driven methods for enabling humanoid robots to perform dynamic whole-body manipulation tasks that involve rapid and coordinated motion. Traditional manipulation approaches rely on quasi-static assumptions and preplanned trajectories, which limit performance in scenarios requiring fast responses and predictive control. This work aims to develop learning and control strategies that allow humanoids to stably interact with moving objects and execute agile manipulation behaviors in real time. The internship is for a 4 to 6 months period and must terminate before mid-July. The candidate will collaborate with Guillaume Bellegarda (researcher) and Serena Ivaldi (researcher). Principales activités Review state-of-the-art in loco-manipulation for legged robots. Develop learning-based frameworks for perceptive and dynamic whole-body manipulation (simulation). Investigate predictive and feedback strategies for handling dynamic object interactions (simulation). Integrate cameras and vision for object tracking (hardware). Deploy controllers in hardware experiements on the Unitree G1 (and possibly other platforms). Analyze results and write report. Compétences Technical skills: Background in robotics, control, machine learning. Excellent skills and/or experience with simulation frameworks (i.e. Isaac, MuJoCo), reinforcement learning, and motion planning Excellent skills in Python, C++, ROS Interest and preferably experience in manipulation and legged robots Soft skills: Excellent communication skills at work, and ability to report progress Not afraid of challenging projects. Rigour and intellectual honesty Curiosity and desire to learn Practical mindset and ability to develop robust and reliable solutions Autonomy and organizational skills Love working in a multi-cultural environment Team player Avantages Restauration subventionnée Transports publics remboursés partiellement Congés: 7 semaines de congés annuels + 10 jours de RTT (base temps plein) + possibilité d'autorisations d'absence exceptionnelle (ex : enfants malades, déménagement) Possibilité de télétravail (après 6 mois d'ancienneté) et aménagement du temps de travail Équipements professionnels à disposition (visioconférence, prêts de matériels informatiques, etc.) Prestations sociales, culturelles et sportives (Association de gestion des œuvres sociales d'Inria) Accès à la formation professionnelle Sécurité sociale Rémunération 4.35 €/heure Informations générales Thème/Domaine : Robotique et environnements intelligents Calcul Scientifique (BAP E) Ville : Villers lès Nancy Centre Inria : Centre Inria de l'Université de Lorraine Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 2026-02-01 Durée de contrat : 5 mois Date limite pour postuler : 2026-01-05 Attention: Les candidatures doivent être déposées en ligne sur le site Inria. Le traitement des candidatures adressées par d'autres canaux n'est pas garanti. Consignes pour postuler Sécurité défense : Ce poste est susceptible d’être affecté dans une zone à régime restrictif (ZRR), telle que définie dans le décret n°2011-1425 relatif à la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique de la nation (PPST). L’autorisation d’accès à une zone est délivrée par le chef d’établissement, après avis ministériel favorable, tel que défini dans l’arrêté du 03 juillet 2012, relatif à la PPST. Un avis ministériel défavorable pour un poste affecté dans une ZRR aurait pour conséquence l’annulation du recrutement. Politique de recrutement : Dans le cadre de sa politique diversité, tous les postes Inria sont accessibles aux personnes en situation de handicap. Contacts Équipe Inria : HUCEBOT Recruteur : Bellegarda Guillaume / guillaume.bellegarda@inria.fr L'essentiel pour réussir Excellent communication in English, French is a plus. Ideal profile: Bachelor / Master Degree studies in Robotics, Control, Engineering, Bio-engineering, or relevant fields. *** IMPORTANT *** We will only consider applications with the following attachments (add them in the PDF when completing the application): 1) Transcripts of your University classes (Bachelor, Master, Engineering School...) 2) Your CV should mention all the places where you studied, starting from High School, so please list High School, University, Bachelor/Master, College, Engineering School, Classe Preparatoires, etc. Please mention city and country. A propos d'Inria Inria est l’institut national de recherche dédié aux sciences et technologies du numérique. Il emploie 2600 personnes. Ses 215 équipes-projets agiles, en général communes avec des partenaires académiques, impliquent plus de 3900 scientifiques pour relever les défis du numérique, souvent à l’interface d’autres disciplines. L’institut fait appel à de nombreux talents dans plus d’une quarantaine de métiers différents. 900 personnels d’appui à la recherche et à l’innovation contribuent à faire émerger et grandir des projets scientifiques ou entrepreneuriaux qui impactent le monde. Inria travaille avec de nombreuses entreprises et a accompagné la création de plus de 200 start-up. L'institut s'efforce ainsi de répondre aux enjeux de la transformation numérique de la science, de la société et de l'économie.
Aarhus University
The Research Unit for Robophilosophy and Integrative Social Robotics (RISR), School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University invites applications for an 18-month postdoctoral position in social/assistive robotics. The appointment begins on February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Place of work will be Aarhus University, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7, 8000 Aarhus C. The university sets great store by its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background. Research context The position is offered in the context of the research project “Enabling Social Interiors: Innovating Design in Assistive Robotics (DARE)”. DARE is an interdisciplinary project in social (assistive) robotics where Humanities research is fully included: the project combines philosophical expertise (social ontology, social phenomenology, axiology, ethics), anthropological field research, and constructive design research. With focus on assistive robotics for independent living of older adults, the DARE project will investigate the complex interplay between the dynamics of value hierarchies (e.g., autonomy vs. dignity), self-conceptions in aging, and robot appearance. Drawing on these insights and recent design studies of shape-changing objects, we introduce a new design category, “enabling social interiors”, and investigate how it can support positive conceptions of aging. The project is relevant for the physical and kinematic design of social robots in general, since it investigates the contextual relationship between value experience, social cues in robotic movements, and acceptance of robots. The relationship between ‘design spaces’ and user values currently constitutes an important research gap in assistive robotics. The DARE project will address this relationship by way of design-centered approach that draws on the unique conceptual and methodological resources of ISR (Integrative Social Robotics), a R&D paradigm for culturally sustainable social robotics as developed at the research unit RISR. (Background information on ISR is provided at the project’s webpage). DARE will also benefit from close collaborations with the ACUTE project (link) which explores the new design category of artifact inspired robots experimentally. The position We are looking for an innovative young researcher with a disciplinary specialization in (social/assistive) robotics and, ideally, some experience with collaborations with interaction designers using design methods. The successful applicant will have strong research skills in social robotics: synthetic research, including the building of prototypes, and empirical research (quantitative and qualitative methods). The applicant is expected to work productively in an interdisciplinary team. Other researchers of the DARE team will determine interactional profiles for value experience and sociality experiences. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to collaborate with a researcher in interaction design, who will use explore user expectations and contextual values by means of a constructive design approach using design probes and interviews. The successful applicant shall investigate, supported by the interaction design researcher, which physical and kinematic designs of robotic items can support these interactional profiles, testing them with mockups or partial prototypes. The successful applicant will work closely with the three lead researchers of the project, Professor Johanna Seibt (RISR, philosophy), Associate Professor Majken Kierkegaard Rasmussen (Digital Design, Interaction Design research program ), and Docent Christina Vestergaard (VIA Research Center for Health and Society, RISR, anthropology). The place of work will be the interdisciplinary research unit RISR, but the postdoctoral researcher will also have access to staff and facilities of the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies (DDINF), such as local prototyping facilities. Teaching, supervision, knowledge exchange The position is primarily research-based, but it will also involve a small degree of teaching and supervision. To that end, the successful applicant will be expected to take part in the teaching activities of the research unit RISR, especially the supplementary subject Humanistic Technology Development. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in English or Danish. The successful applicant will be expected to exchange knowledge with various sectors of society and to contribute actively to public debate in areas related to the position. Qualifications Applicants for this position must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in interaction design. Applicants should upload a full CV as well as a statement of motivation (1 page). Applicants must document: an international research profile showing high academic productivity high proficiency in design (including prototyping) of robotic objects research background in HRI (social or assistive robotics) fluency in written and spoken English optional: experience with collaborative research in interdisciplinary research groups The research activities will be evaluated in relation to the actual research time. We therefore encourage applicants to specify any periods of leave they may have had without research activities (e.g. maternity/paternity leave), so we can subtract these periods from the span of their academic career when evaluating their productivity. Please upload a maximum of two publications alongside your application. Only submitted publications will be assessed; a list of publications is not sufficient. As a result, applications without submitted publications will not be assessed. Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting Professional references or recommendations should not be included. Applicants who are selected for an interview may be asked to provide professional references. The application must be submitted in English For further information about the position, please contact filseibt@cas.au.dk For further information about the application procedure, please contact HR supporter Gerd Bech Thomsen (gebeth@au.dk) International applicants International applicants are encouraged to check Family and work-life balance and Attractive working conditions for further information about the benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and career counselling for expat partners. For information about taxation, see Taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU. The work environment For further information about the school, please see School of Culture and Society - Aarhus University (au.dk). Qualification requirements Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications. Formalities The Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order). Appointments shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines. The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than two examples). Please upload this material electronically along with your application. Aarhus University also offers a junior researcher development programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. The application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day. Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University. The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes. With its 700 academic staff members, 200 PhD students, 9,000 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment. The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education. The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society. The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.