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PhD Position Opportunity in Autonomous Vehicles and Advanced Control Strategies in Marine Robotics

€27,000 - €34,000 yearly
Laboratory, Field work, Office work Marine research Other

Job Description

The role and the team

The Instituto de Ciencias del Mar (ICM-CSIC) invites applications for a 4-years fully-funded PhD position as part of the innovative EU project “Demonstration of long-endurance intelligent multi-purpose autonomous vehicles for marine applications“ (MERLIN), focusing on the next generation of autonomous marine vehicles and bioinspired robots. Join a prestigious research team at ICM-CSIC, a leading institute in marine sciences, and contribute to cutting-edge developments in coastal and deep-sea exploration.

Position Overview

The successful PhD candidate will be central to the generation of technical requirements for the development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). The candidate will also work on the creation of advanced control strategies, incorporating bioinspired design elements to enhance the autonomy and performance of these marine robots.

Key Research Area:

  • Autonomous Vehicle Design: Define technical requirements for state-of-the-art autonomous systems, optimizing for minimal human intervention.
  • Control Systems Development: Design advanced control strategies for USVs and bioinspired robots to improve their performance in diverse marine conditions.
  • Bioinspired Robotics: Explore natural biological mechanisms to inspire innovative robotic systems that excel in complex underwater environments.
  • Mission Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the MERLIN team on integrating AI-driven navigation, data acquisition, and mission control in real-world marine operations.

About the MERLIN Project:

MERLIN is a ground-breaking project aimed at revolutionizing ocean exploration through the development of autonomous marine systems. The project focuses on seabed mapping, marine habitat monitoring, and offshore infrastructure inspection, leveraging AI, renewable energy, and robotic advancements. MERLIN seeks to reduce operational costs while enhancing capabilities for sustainable Blue Economy solutions.

Link to apply: https://www.icm.csic.es/en/calls/phd-position-opportunity-autonomous-vehicles-and-advanced-control-strategies-marine-robotics

Career level

Junior

Career options

Academic, research and sciences
Isituto de Ciencias del Mar (ICM-CSIC)
About Isituto de Ciencias del Mar (ICM-CSIC)

The Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) is the fourth largest research institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the largest dedicated to marine research. Under the motto “Ocean Science for a Healthy Planet,” the ICM conducts frontier research and foster both knowledge and technology transfer on topics related to ocean and climate interactions, conservation and sustainable use of marine life and ecosystems, and impact mitigation of natural and anthropogenic hazards. In-depth knowledge, determined action, and coordinated management are essential to confronting these global challenges, thereby driving sustainable development of humankind.

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