Institute of RemunerationEG 13 ID: 7926WW6 Start of employment: 01.05.2026 Application deadline 25.03.2026 Scope full time and fixed term until 30.04.2029

The Institute of Technical Logistics (ITL) at Hamburg University of Technology is researching what the logistics systems of the future will look like – from autonomous transport systems and intelligent warehouse technology to sustainable production processes. Our team combines engineering, digitalization, and innovation—in a practical, creative way and with a great deal of enthusiasm for technology. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a communicative and organized personality to join us on May 1, 2026, who will complement our team as a as a researcher in the field of robotics and human-machine-interaction.

YOUR TASKS

Research in the field of mobile robotics and human-machine-interaction
Conception and implementation of demonstrators (mobile robots/ manipulation/ humanoid robots)
Development, training and deployment of AI-models for control, perception and navigation in robotics
Coordination, consultation and project acquisition with project partners and student assistants
Publication of research results in scientific journals and at conferences together with project partners

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject Mechatronics, Media, Informatics or Industrial Engineering

Desired knowledge and personal skills

Expertise in the development and use of mobile robots, particularly in the areas of localization, navigation, and mapping
Programming skills in Python and ROS2 (Robot Operating System) and knowledge of the programming language C++ and ROS2
Problem-solving skills and creativity
Systematic, communicative and reliable way of working

OUR OFFER

Opportunity to obtain academic qualifications in the form of a doctorate
Possibility of mobile working
30 day vacation per year (5-days a week)
Comprehensive training and further education programs
Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in further gyms

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Hendrik Wilhelm Rose, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3668, Email: .

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

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Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).