Exciting Ph.D. Opportunities in Robot Learning with Large Language Models (LLM) and Multi-Modal Sensing and Data-driven Robot control and planning

About the Program: Embark on a thrilling research journey at the University of Surrey, School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. We are thrilled to offer Ph.D. positions for outstanding B.Sc. graduates from China who are passionate about shaping the future of robotics.

Application Deadline: December 29, 2023

Take the first step toward a cutting-edge Ph.D. experience by expressing your interest. Submit your CV and a compelling cover letter by December 29, 2023. We are ready to support up to two exceptional applicants for this prestigious studentship.

Studentship Deadline: January 12, 2024 (China Scholarship Council)

Why Choose Us:

• Dynamic Research Environment: Immerse yourself in a vibrant research atmosphere with access to advanced computing systems, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dedicated robotics lab.
• Intelligent Manipulation Lab (IML): Join the renowned IML, recognized globally for groundbreaking research in robotic manipulation, robot learning, and data-driven control and planning.
• Diverse Applications: Contribute to impactful research in Agri-robotics (autonomous strawberry picking), Medical Robotics (early breast cancer detection), and Waste Sort and Segregation (e.g., nuclear decommissioning).

Ph.D. Research Areas:

As a Ph.D. candidate, you'll be at the forefront of advancing Large Language Models (LLM) for multi-modal robot control. Your expertise will be applied to transformative research in:

• LLM and VLM for robot control and planning
• Data-driven robot control and planning
• Robot grasping and manipulation
• LLM and VLM (Vision-Language Model) for Robot Learning
• Motion planning
• Robot control
• Haptic-guided teleoperation
• Mobile robot navigation

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• We are seeking exceptional B.Sc. graduates or M.Sc. graduates from China
• Data-driven robot control and planning
• passion for programming
• familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Strong mathematical or AI knowledge
• coding skills (C++/Python, ROS)

Desired:

• Publications in Robotics (RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS) and CV/ML/AI are desired (Nuerips, AAAI, CVPR, ICML)
• solid knowledge in robotics
• solid knowledge in deep learning, and/or AI/ML
• experience of working with real robots
• Experience with real sensory data
• Familiar with CV.

Join Our Global Research Community:

Collaborate closely with world-leading AI centers like CVSSP and become an integral part of the University's vision for international research excellence.

For informal inquiries or to express your interest, contact Dr. Amir Ghalamzan at a.g.surrey@hotmail.com.

Elevate your academic journey with us – where innovation meets excellence!