Researcher of Mechatronics

We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our team working on research projects aimed at smart marine vessels development. In this position, you will be developing, researching on machine vision, control, guidance and navigation algorithms within the scope of autonomous vessels. Ongoing projects include “Multi-modal marine perception and situational awareness systems development for navigating in complex dynamic marine environments” aiming at ice navigation.

Tasks:

• Conduct research leading to maritime autonomy by incorporating/developing state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Develop marine perception and situational awareness systems applicable to single / multiple manned/unmanned platforms.
• In-situ data collection, field experiments for validation and demonstrations.
• Publish scientific articles in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Collaborate in preparation of scientific reports, articles for periodicals, and reports for project deliverables.
• Writing research grant applications to attract research funding.

Marine Technology Competence Centre (MARTE) is located on the island Saaremaa, as well as Kuressaare College. Partially remote work is possible.

PhD degree in Mechatronics

Required skills:

• An outstanding academic background with strong publications record.
• Prior experience in industry-academia collaborative research projects, emphasis on unmanned systems (USVs, UGVs, etc). 
• Experience in classical machine vision methods as well as ML based methods including and not limited to object detection, semantic segmentation, instance segmentation, etc.
• Experience in hyperspectral and multispectral image processing.
• Programming skills in Python, C#, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW and machine learning frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, numpy, OpenCV (mandatory).
• Embedded systems development (STM32, PIC32, etc).
• Version control with github, gitlab.
• Sound understanding of sensing technologies relevant to marine perception and situational awareness.
• Expertise with industrial automation, motion control, PLCs and IEC61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text).
• Knowledge of ROS and ROS2 and familiar with Linux.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling, drafting and 3D printing technologies. 

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 30.04.2025 at the latest by clicking “Apply Now” on the right:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the researcher position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate only); 
• any other documents deemed important by the applicant.

Regarding further information on the application documents and recruitment process please contact TalTech HR konkurss@taltech.ee.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the flagship in engineering and IT science and education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology, information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia.

Kuressaare College contributes to Saaremaa-specific sectors of blue economy by providing engineering education and R&D services. Higher education is offered in three study programmes: applied higher education studies in Marine Engineering, bachelor's studies in Sustainable Technologies in Blue Economy and master's studies in Marine Engineering.

Marine Technology Competence Centre (MARTE) is a research and development unit belonging to Tallinn University of Technology. The main research areas are vessel hydrodynamics, ship structures and smart marine technologies including navigation and perception technologies for autonomous vessels.

We offer various training and development opportunities, interesting work in a supportive team, a modern work environment and various opportunities for self-improvement, a possibility to cooperate with the research groups of the School of Engineering as well the other schools of TalTech, a good research and teaching network (including the EuroTech universities).

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.