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Koç University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Electroadhesive Clutches: Switching Efficiency and Control Koç University in Turkey

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Turkey

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Koç University

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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Robotics
Switched Systems
Power Electronic

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About this position

Advanced Robotics and Transducer Laboratory (ART•lab), Koç University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the switching efficiency and control of electroadhesive (EA) clutches for robotic actuation.

This position sits within UPWARD, an international project aimed at developing clutch-based actuation technologies and control strategies for dexterous robotics. The work links device-level EA clutch physics to actuator-level performance, with an emphasis on experimentally quantifying switching losses and identifying design and control strategies that improve efficiency.

The successful candidate will contribute to research that combines clutch characterization, control system development, and collaboration across an international team involving Shadow Robot, Northwestern University, Texas A&M University, and Koç University. The role includes working with the project’s postdoctoral researcher on clutch mechanics, connecting surface and load-transfer insights to control strategies and system design, and building EA-based control systems developed with collaborators.

Beyond the core experimental and control work, the postdoc will help translate clutch advances into improved robotic actuation and contribute to publications, project reporting, and student mentoring.

Funding details

Available

What's required

A PhD in robotics, control, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related field is required. Strong experience in dynamic modelling, control and experimental validation of electromechanical systems is expected. Experience in actuator characterization, energy measurements or efficiency measurements is particularly relevant, and experience with switched systems or power electronics is advantageous. English language proficiency at a good level is required.

How to apply

Email [email protected] with the subject line “UPWARD Postdoc – Efficiency”. Include a CV with publications, a brief statement of research interests and relevant experience, contact details for two referees, and availability to start. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

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