Robotics / Control SystemsTechnical University of Munich
PhD in Autonomous Robotic Surgery and Haptics
Application Deadline2026-08-15
SupervisorDr. Alin Albu-Schäffer
Funding & StipendFully funded research position (TV-L E13 100%) - €47,000/year
Project Focus & Research Scope
Research Direction
The project will focus on designing force-feedback control loops for robotic surgical instruments, enabling autonomous suturing and tumor boundary detection using haptic feedback.
Lab Culture and Facilities
The TUM Institute of Robotics and System Intelligence (IRSI) has a world-class laboratory setup including surgical arm testbeds, virtual reality simulators, and direct collaborations with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
Required Academic Qualifications
- 1M.Sc. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 2Strong knowledge of robot kinematics, dynamics, and control
- 3Excellent programming skills in C++ and ROS
Application Requirements & Dossier
- Motivation letter
- Detailed CV
- Academic records
- Two recommendation letters
Host Institution
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Bavaria, GermanyThe Technical University of Munich is a public research university in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It specializes in engineering, technology, medicine, and applied and natural sciences.
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