Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Mechatronics


Assistant Professor Amna Mazen (AC, MMET) is seeking applications for a Ph.D. position in mechatronics starting in spring 2025. The research will focus on leveraging mobile manipulators for tasks in healthcare and industrial applications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in mechatronics, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • A solid foundation in ROS, SLAM, MoveIt, mobile robot navigation, manipulator motion planning and robot perception
  • At least one published paper
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
  • Preference will be given to candidates with additional experience in mobile manipulators and human-robot interaction

How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Amna Mazen at amazen@mtu.edu with the subject line: “Ph.D. Application_FirstName_LastName”.