Cagri Kilic

Multiple funded PhD positions are open in planetary robotics and terrestrial robotics at the Space Robotics and Generative Estimation Lab (SRGE Lab) , Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. The lab focuses on space robotics and works with a wide range of real robotic platforms, including quadrupeds, quadrupeds on wheels, rovers, bipeds, and hybrid robots, supported by dedicated computing power. The post emphasizes a high-output research environment with strong publication expectations and hands-on experimentation. Ideal applicants are highly motivated PhD students who are resilient, comfortable with both software and hardware, and interested in working with real robots every day. The lab notes that it has secured funding from multiple agencies and organizations, and that students have earned national awards and fellowships such as NSF GRFP and NASA FSGC. Start dates mentioned are January or August 2027 . International candidates aiming for a January start should complete the ERAU application by September 15, 2026 . To apply, use the linked form. For questions, email [email protected] and use the form’s dedicated question section rather than LinkedIn DMs.