PhD and Postdoc Positions in Underwater Bioinspired Robotics, Control, and State Estimation Case Western Reserve University in United States

Case Western Reserve University is recruiting PhD students and Postdocs for funded research in underwater bioinspired robotics, focusing on control and state estimation. The collaborative project is supervised by Dr. Kati Daltorio and Dr. Zach Patterson, both experts in robotics and control systems. Research areas include robotics, machine learning, physics simulation, and programming with Python and ROS, with a strong emphasis on marine robotics and reinforcement learning. Candidates should have a BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Prior experience in robotics, especially in control, reinforcement learning, and marine robotics, is highly preferred. The expected start date is Fall 2026. For more information about the supervisors' research, visit the Biorobotics lab and CyPhiLab websites. To apply, email Dr. Zach Patterson with your CV and a brief description of your fit for the position, using the subject line 'CWRU-PhD-Application-Crab'. Top candidates will be invited for a Zoom interview. The positions are funded, but specific stipend or tuition details are not provided.