Senior Researcher in Robot Learning - Manipulation

Are you a passionate PhD in Robotics, AI, or Computer Vision ready to shape the next frontier of robot skill learning and dexterous manipulation? At Eurecat, Southern Europe's leading applied research center, we are looking for a visionary researcher to join our growing team and lead cutting-edge projects on mobile manipulators and human-robot collaboration. Senior Researcher in Robot Learning - Manipulation (PhD required) Location: Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona (Hybrid) | Robotics & Automation Unit | Eurecat Technology Center What you'll do: Pioneer dexterous manipulation techniques to push the limits of human-robot collaboration. Develop robots with unparalleled adaptability using Deep Reinforcement Learning and Transformer-based Behaviour Cloning. Turn ideas into robust, production-ready code tested in real environments. Publish, present, and collaborate with the global research community. Drive projects and collaborate with leading industrial and academic partners. We're

looking for: PhD in Robotics, AI, Computer Vision, or related fields. Strong expertise in Deep Learning applied to robotics. Proficiency in ROS 2, C++, and Python. Creativity, collaboration skills, and a drive to turn research into impact. Willingness to occasionally travel for project meetings and conferences. Why Eurecat & Barcelona ? Join a team active in Europe's top R&D projects in manipulation, human-robot interaction, and autonomous systems. Hybrid work, flexible hours, permanent contract, and a benefits package including health insurance, training, language courses, and more. Live and work near Barcelona - a vibrant robotics hub with world-class research groups (like IRI UPC-CSIC, Robotic Intelligence Lab UJI, and many more) and exceptional quality of life. About Eurecat: 800+ professionals 69M€ turnover 230+ patents & 10 spin-offs Over 200 major R&I projects https://eurecat.org/en/field-of-knowledge/robotics-automation/ Ready to shape the next generation of intelligent