Senior Researcher in Robotics for demining (M/F/X) (GENIUS DEMINING)
Offer DescriptionIn the framework of multiple European projects on the subject of robotics for demining, we are looking for an experienced full-time researcher. Candidates should either have a PhD. in Applied Sciences / Engineering / Physics / Computer Science / Informatics or a Master degree in the same field with at least 5 years of equivalent relevant experience.
The Royal Military Academy (RMA) values diversity and equal opportunities. We enthusiastically welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, or other personal characteristics. Whether you are a man, a woman or X, or come from any background, we firmly believe that diversity enriches our community, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Context
The Royal Military Academy of Belgium (RMA) is a military institution responsible for the basic academic, military and physical training of future officers, and for the continuing advanced training of officers during their active career in the Belgian Defence department ( ). It is fully recognized as a university, fulfilling the same criteria as civilian universities. The Royal Military Academy is also conducting scientific research at university level for projects funded by the Belgian Defence department or external sources.
You work within the multi-national research cell ‘Robotics & Autonomous Systems’ – RAS ( ) of the department of Mechanical Engineering of the Royal Military Academy and together with a large consortium of research institutes and companies, conducting scientific research at university level in the context of collaborative European research projects.
The Ukraine conflict has given rise to an increased attention towards the terrible problem of land mines and other hidden explosive threats. The EU is investing heavily in the development of novel robotic solutions to tackle this problem more efficiently, which is direly needed. To give you an idea of the problem: it is estimated that demining Ukraine will take more than 700 years using classical demining tools and techniques. We need you to make that quicker.
RMA is involved in multiple European research projects (GENIUS, AIDEDex, CONVOY, eUGS) that tackle this problem, some focusing more on the mine-detection aspect, some more on the disposal and neutralization aspect, which implies (careful!) mobile manipulation of explosive treats. For this position, we seek a Principle Investigator who acts as the primary RMA point of contact and responsible in these projects. The exact project will be decided in agreement with the candidate, based upon the matching between the project and the candidate profile.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team of 20-25 robotics researchers, from which around 5-10 are working specifically on robotics for demining. As a senior researcher, you are expected to lead the junior researchers in the team.What we offer
Main Tasks
o Organize the work to be done at RMA (steer and lead junior researchers) in the framework of the project
o Perform reporting duties (deliverables…) in the framework of the study.
o Represent RMA in the General Assembly of the EU project
o Documentation of the performance of the robotic demining system as recorded during the trials * Ensure active co-creation and co-development with end users (mainly the DOVO team)
Where to apply E-mailerm-deao-rswo@mil.beRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequired skills
Technical skills
The applicant shall have a PhD. in Applied Sciences / Engineering / Physics / Computer Science / Informatics or a Master degree in the same field with at least 5 years of equivalent relevant experience.“MUST HAVE” skills:
).“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” skills:
“NICE TO HAVE” skills:
Personal skills
Other skills
Specific RequirementsSpecific requirement
Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicLanguages DUTCH Level BasicResearch Field Other Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Internal Application form(s) needed20240802_Job-description_ENG_GENIUS-sr-v2.pdfEnglish(261.02 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsContract
To be very clear: your contract will be open-ended, but the financing of the contract will be tied to the funding project, which ends at the end of the year 2027. The financing of your contract beyond that period is therefore not 100% guaranteed. However, the RMA-RAS unit has a policy to keep the good elements on board and the research focus of this job offer fits within our core research activities, so there is a very high chance that we will be able to offer you follow-up projects beyond that date if you decide to stay. * Wage scale: class A2 (holder of an PhD degree or equivalent Master’s in Engineering Sciences, doctor’s degree in the same area of expertise). The sub-salaryscale will be evaluated in function of the experience of the candidate. RMA-Patrimony applies a merit-based research career track, allowing researchers to advance in wage scale based upon annual evaluations.
Extra-legal benefits
Selection processApplication
You will be working in a military environment, so everyone is required to undergo a security verification. Please add to your application the filled out document. The form can be downloaded from:
(Dutch) or (French).
There is unfortunately no English version of this document.
Please mention clearly the reference of the project: “DEMINING” and send by email:
to Mr. Geert DE CUBBER ( ) & Mr. Emile LE FLECHER ( ) and to Mrs. Helena BRUYNINCKX ( ).
Application deadline: 30/08/2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an (online) interview. In the unlikely case that we would hold in-presence interviews, then these would take place at the Royal Military Academy, Hobbemastraat 8, 1000 Brussels. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to the preselected candidates.Additional commentsWorkplace
Points of contact
) & Mr. Geert DE CUBBER ( ) * Questions concerning the recruitment modalities (e.g. net salary calculation):
Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Royal Military Academy – Patrimony Country Belgium State/Province Brussels City Brussels Postal Code 1000 Street Hobbemastraat 8 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBrussels CityBrussels WebsiteStreetHobbemastraat 8 Postal Code1000 E-MailERM-DEAO-RSWO@mil.be Phone+3224413750STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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