Young Researchers Stuttgart Solid State Research & Material Sciences Computer Science
Job Code: Stu_123
Our institute spans two campuses in Stuttgart and Tübingen, working together toward a common goal: advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence and robotics. By combining our expertise, we explore the fundamental principles of intelligent systems from multiple perspectives.
Scientists at our Stuttgart site focus on the physical realization of intelligent systems, researching in the fields of robotic materials, haptic intelligence, soft robotics, and bio-inspired robotics.
Our group leader Janneke Schwaner is currently seeking a Master's thesis student OR Research Technician (m/f/d) to join an interdisciplinary team for a 6–12 month research project at the interface of neuromechanics and (human) movement science.
This project aims to deepen our understanding of the neuromechanical mechanisms behind high-performance, unsteady and agile movements, and their implications for neuromuscular health.
Agile and stable locomotion over complex, three-dimensional terrain requires the coordination of muscle mechanics (physical intelligence), sensory feedback and anticipatory planning (neuronal intelligence), to meet rapidly changing mechanical demands. While muscle mechanics are tuned by anticipatory feedforward control, sensory feedback provides reactive updates on muscle state to fine-tune output. This integration is especially challenging on irregular and uncertain terrain compared to flat, stable surfaces. Despite advances in biology, physiology, and robotics, how animals achieve agile movement in complex environments remains poorly understood.
Key tasks include:
Ultimately, we will incorporate musculoskeletal modelling in this project. By integrating diverse experimental data with advanced modelling, we aim to reveal the roles of muscle mechanics and sensory feedback in agile locomotion.
As a member of the research group, you will contribute to ongoing work in the neuromechanics of movement, including human walking. Your responsibilities may include:
This position offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with experimental equipment and software while gaining direct experience in experimental research methodologies.
We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
Important: Candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance while collaborating on the project may be considered for a follow-up PhD position.
To apply, please upload the following documents in one PDF file to our application portal
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For further information about the position, please contact Janneke Schwaner via jschwaner@is.mpg.de.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women and non-binary individuals in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to apply.
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