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

Ready to shape the next generation of intelligent robots?

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