Staff Scientist (Automation and Robotics) / Tutkimusympäristöasiantuntija
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Staff Scientist (Automation and Robotics) / Tutkimusympäristöasiantuntija
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At Tampere University, Hervanta Campus includes a unique research infrastructure focused on research and development of autonomous and electrified mobile working machines, with a long history of research in this area and close collaboration with industry both in Finland and Europe. The research groups in this area operates several full-scale mobile working machines equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and computing units, and utilizes a 10000 sq.m. area offroad test area with air-conditioned control room, 5G access, and a large warm workshop for storage and maintenance work. Besides the efficient use of current equipment, the groups aim at maintaining a first class R&D laboratory as technology advances and improving software infrastructure. The aim is to collaborate with other research groups from different faculties of Tampere University, other universities, as well as companies.
The research area is well funded through national and European grants, in basic and applied research. The Research Council of Finland has granted a substantial amount to Tampere University to reinforce the areas of System-on-Chip, Wireless Technology, and Robotics for Intelligent Machines. The present position is open within this research area. Tampere University has very strong scientific track record in these areas, and we expect to boost them to international level and support Finnish high-tech export. The Tampere region has built a unique ecosystem of industry and academy in the area of future mining, construction, forestry, and logistics. The research are