Brookhaven National Laboratory ยท 2 weeks ago
Postdoc - Robotics and Embodied AI
Upton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $119K/yrBrookhaven National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution focused on discovery science and transformative technology. They are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in robotics and embodied AI to conduct fundamental and applied research, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and publish research outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Conduct fundamental and applied research in embodied AI, agentic AI, and robotics, including research with a software-focus (robotics foundation models, world models, simulations), and a hardware-focus (robotic perception, control, manipulation and interaction)
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams across BNL and with our academic and industry partners
Conceive and execute high-quality research ideas in partnership with AI Department colleagues and mentors
Publish and communicate research outcomes and participate in proposal and collaboration-building activities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in computer science, computer / electrical engineering or related fields (e.g., other science, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics) awarded within the past 5 years
Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in methods and applications from machine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotics research communities
Demonstrated publication record in AI/ML and/or robotics fields
Excellent programming and computer science skills
Preferred
Practical experience designing and developing novel AI/ML models
Experience with state-of-the-art foundation models, agentic AI models, and simulation environments for robotics
Hands-on experience with robotics and/or ML-based work with relevant electronics and components (sensors, motors, controllers, etc.)
Experience with 3D modeling, 3D printing, and custom hardware
Experience in developing, training, evaluating, and deploying large AI/ML models in HPC and cluster computing environments
Experience with electronics and mechanical diagnostics, maintenance, and customization (e.g. disassembly, soldering, driver troubleshooting, etc.)
Experience working in multidisciplinary collaborations
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Fair, equitable and competitive compensation
Company
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multi-purpose research institution focused on questions in basic and applied science.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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US Department of Energy
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Thomas Schlagel
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