University of Houston · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - Healthcare Human-Robot Interaction and Manipulation
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Houston is seeking a postdoc fellow to work at the intersection of human-robot interaction and manipulation in healthcare settings. This role involves developing algorithmic solutions for an optometry application where robots assist optometry patients, focusing on autonomous control strategies and human-aware planning methods.
E-LearningEducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization
Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization
Develops leadership and management skills
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
Experience in algorithmic human-robot interaction, learning, control, and/or manipulation is required
Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed
This position requires 12 months of commitment and early termination will not be feasible
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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