PhD Researcher (Robotics)

TL;DR

PhD Researcher (Robotics): Conducting multidisciplinary research on multi-agent aerial manipulation for construction with an accent on planning, control, and machine learning integration. Focus on developing autonomous assembly algorithms for aerial robotic teams and validating them through real-world experiments.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,059–€3,881 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a leading Dutch technical university known for pioneering research and high-quality engineering education.

What you will do

• Investigate multi-agent planning, learning, and control methods for aerial manipulation.
• Develop and optimize hardware platforms for aerial robotic systems.
• Collaborate with international partners from ETH Zurich and TU Munich.
• Contribute to the development of digital twin platforms for simulation and validation.
• Perform real-world demonstrations of autonomous assembly using aerial robots.
• Gain teaching experience and supervise MSc students.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Systems & Control, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Maths.
• English proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0 per sub-skill required.
• Experience with aerial robotics, motion planning, control, or machine learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to conduct research in collaboration with industrial partners.

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year PhD position with a structured doctoral education program.
• Competitive salary with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Supportive environment with a dedicated mentor and academic team.
• Relocation support provided via the Coming to Delft Service.
• Access to state-of-the-art high-tech lab facilities.
• Flexible work schedules and customizable compensation packages.

Hiring process

• Application review including CV, motivation letter, and academic transcripts.
• Interview process with potential request for professional references.
• Final stage includes a knowledge security risk assessment.