Student Assistant/ HiWi at the Haptic Intelligence department (m/f/div)

Student Assistant/HiWi at the Haptic Intelligence Department (m/f/div)

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart is seeking a student assistant (m/f/div) to support their project.

Are you interested in bipedal robots? Do you want to gain hands-on experience with robot hardware, electronics, and software? Help the team in the development of their small bipedal robot (EcoWalker).

The Haptic Intelligence department in Stuttgart researches topics related to dynamic locomotion with bipedal, human-like, bird-like, and dinosaur-like robots.

Role & Responsibilities

MPI-IS is looking for a student with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or robotics to support the project for 4-5 months.

Possible tasks include:

• CAD design of robot parts
• 3D printing and manufacturing of robot parts
• Assembling and debugging the robot’s hardware and electronics
• Conducting experiments with the bipedal robot (EcoWalker)
• Documenting control and design changes
• Evaluating and plotting experimental results
• Scientific writing

This position offers hands-on experience with robotic hardware, software, and scientific experimental procedures. You will be involved in ongoing research in bipedal robotics and human walking.

Education and Experience

Ideally, applicants should have:

• High motivation
• A bachelor's degree in a related subject
• Strong academic performance in relevant courses
• Design skills in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Hands-on experience with hardware (sensors and actuators)
• Experience with 3D printing
• Detail-oriented work ethic
• Good programming skills in Python or MATLAB
• Experience working with electronics
• Interest in working within an international and interdisciplinary research group
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Ability to work on-site at the Max-Planck Institute in Stuttgart, Germany

The Offer

Student assistants with a bachelor’s degree will be paid €14.40 per hour. Work hours are up to 20 hours per week during lecture periods and up to 39 hours during lecture-free periods.

Application

Please upload your application, including your CV and a one-page motivation letter, to the application portal.

For further questions, contact Bernadett Kiss at kiss.is.mpg.de .

The position remains open until filled.

The Max Planck Society encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and promotes gender equality and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply to increase gender balance in underrepresented areas.