The ARCAD Lab address:
Room 1100, Ford Motor Robotics Building (FRB)
2505 Hayward St
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Post-doc
We are recruiting one post-doc whose research vision aligns with what we do at the ARCAD Lab. That said, we are conducting research that requires mathematical maturity, programming skills and experience working with hardware. Please send your CV and a brief research statement to us at: yanrand@umich.edu
Ph.D. Students:
We are recruiting PhD students for Fall 2026 starts. Please apply to Robotics Ph.D. program at the University of Michigan and mention your interest in our lab to ensure full consideration. Applications are due December 1st, 2025.
We are looking for self-motivated and talented students who have strong backgrounds in:
Mathematics, optimization, robot dynamics, and control theory
Mechatronics system design and integration
Robotic competitions such as FIRST and DJI RoboMaster
Master and Undergraduate Students:
Funded positions are reserved for admitted Ph.D. students based on funding availability. Master students looking for ROB590 projects: please include your CV, transcript, and portfolio (optional) with a title starting with [ROB590], and fill out this application. In general, we are looking for students who demonstrate commitment, curiosity, and initiative. To ensure that you have a meaningful research experience as a member of our lab, we expect you to:
commit at least 10 hours per week to conduct research
provide a progress update periodically during lab meetings