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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
This postdoctoral position aims to address the fundamental challenge of dexterous manipulation in robotics by leveraging novel high-resolution tactile sensor technology. The role involves leading research to develop control strategies that enable robots to perform complex manipulation tasks using tactile feedback, focusing on sliding motion control, precise tool rotation strategies, and multi-finger coordination. The goal is to enhance robotic interaction with the physical world, with broad applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and domestic assistance.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience with robotic platforms and hardware
• Knowledge of machine learning and signal processing techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Robotics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Related field
• Ph.D

**Experience**
Other:
• Strong background in robotic and control systems
• Experience with dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing or haptic systems
• Publication record in robotics, sensing, or related fields

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Experience
Other: • Strong background in robotic and control systems • Experience with dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing or haptic systems • Publication record in robotics, sensing, or related fields
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Position Classification: In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities Benefits: Excellent pension scheme via the ABP, individual employment package options, health insurer discounts on supplemental packages, flexible working week, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours) with option to sell or buy additional, opportunities for education, training and courses, partially paid parental leave, vitality program, Dual Career Programme for accompanying partners.
Valid Until
October 28, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 1.5 years Location Requirement: Relocation required to the Netherlands
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Tactile Machines Lab • Faculty Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor(s)
Michaël Wiertlewski
Supervisor Email
m.wiertlewski@tudelft.nl
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
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