TC on Collaborative Automation for Flexible Manufacturing’s call for student representatives

Dear Robo-Colleagues,

The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) is excited to announce an open position for a “Student Representative” to support the activities of the Technical Committee on Collaborative Automation for Flexible Manufacturing (https://ieee-cafm.org/). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the field and to connect with leading professionals working on collaborative robotics and AI.

Role Description:

As a Student Representative, you will work closely with the Chair and Co-Chairs of the Technical Committee on Collaborative Automation for Flexible Manufacturing, assisting in the organization and coordination of technical activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting in the planning and execution of committee events and initiatives (e.g., meetings, workshops etc.).
2. Co-Managing the Twitter and LinkedIn pages of the TC.
3. Promoting the committee’s work and recruiting new student members.
4. Representing the student perspective within the committee.

Requirements:

1. Current enrollment in a Ph.D. or M.S.-Ph.D. program related to collaborative robotics.
2. Membership in the IEEE RAS TC on Collaborative Automation for Flexible Manufacturing (enroll here).
3. Demonstrated interest in the field of collaborative robotics.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. Ability to commit to the role and volunteer for 2-3 years.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to network with professionals and researchers in the field of collaborative robotics.
2. Gain leadership experience and contribute to the advancement of the field of robotics.
3. Support RAS flagship conferences to help with events and workshops organization.
4. Advance your understanding of the field of robotics, and learn about ongoing work on collaborative robotics across multiple communities.

If you meet the requirements and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the community, we encourage you to apply.

By March 24, 2025, please submit the following materials via email to:

cyang@ieee.org

1. your CV,
2. 1-page letter of interest, and
3. 1-page letter of support from your supervisor (a few sentences expressing support are enough).

We look forward to your application!