Haptic Intelligence

General Information

We are always looking for talented new people to join our team!

Members of the HI department come from around the world and enjoy working in our diverse international environment. All of our work is conducted in English, so we value good oral and written English communication skills. Familiarity with German is helpful but not required.

We pursue interdisciplinary research in haptics and robotics and thus welcome applications from people in a wide range of fields. Many of our current department members have a background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or cognitive science.

The main types of opportunities that we offer include:

Individuals who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in our department should already hold a master’s degree in a related field and should apply directly to one or more of the doctoral programs listed below, observing the respective application deadlines:

If you would like to apply for any position other than doctoral research, please prepare the following materials (preferably in English) and email them to Katherine J. Kuchenbecker at kjk@is.mpg.de :

All complete applications will be carefully examined; we usually provide feedback within one month of receipt. We look forward to hearing from you!

Robotics Institute Germany Internships (RIGI) positions at Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Stuttgart

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) is a participant in the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG), a collaborative network connecting leading robotics research centers across Germany. As part of RIG, MPI-IS has established an internship program for Bachelor’s and Master’s students, which provides a unique opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in robotics at our institute. The RIGI program is a key element of Robotics Institute Germany, an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) aimed to enhance international visibility, attract talent, and accelerate progress in robotics.

Internship Position

Submit your application to: rigi@is.mpg.de
Contact: Katherine Kuchenbecker Buse Aktas Birgül Akolpoglu Leila Masri