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Research Assistant - NICHE Robotics Lab; Student Temp

Job in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48124, USA
Listing for: University of Michigan-Flint
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Robotics, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research Assistant - NICHE Robotics Lab (Student Temp)

Job Summary

The NICHE Robotics Lab at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a CECS graduate student to support a project focused on human intent inference during physical human-robot interaction. Students are paid bi-weekly at an hourly rate determined by the faculty project sponsor. The anticipated start date will begin in the fall semester.

Responsibilities

The student will develop methods that integrate motion-capture data, force/torque sensing, and task-level cues to estimate human intent in collaborative robotic tasks. Responsibilities include sensor integration, data collection, signal processing, and algorithm development. Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the direct supervisor. This position offers opportunities to contribute to publications and advanced robotics research.

Required Qualifications
  • Current UM-Dearborn M.S. student in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with robotics systems and programming (Python/C++)
  • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2
  • Interest in human-robot interaction, sensing, and machine learning
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Vicon motion capture systems
  • Experience with force/torque sensors and multimodal sensor fusion
  • Prior research experience in robotics manipulation
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