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University of Michigan · 17 hours ago

Postdoctoral Researcher

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Michigan is seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to join their dynamic and collaborative research environment. The positions focus on advancing nuclear science and technology through robotics and exploring the physics and chemistry of complex fluids.

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Responsibilities

Robots for Nuclear (both fission and fusion)
Physics and Chemistry of Complex Fluids (including molten salts, concentrated battery electrolyte solutions, and glass-forming liquids)

Qualification

PCB designElectronics designEmbedded systemsMD simulationReal-time OSROS 2C++ developmentNeutron scatteringLiquid state physicsSoft skills

Required

Postdocs are preferred, but I'm happy to wait for exceptional PhD students to start in the Fall
Preferred background: PCB design and fabrication; electronics design and debugging; microcontroller, embedded systems; legged locomotion (gait generation, real-time loops, motor drivers/FOC, sensor fusion, EKF/UKF, contact-aided odometry, etc.); power/battery management system; real-time OS, ROS 2; sensing technologies (UWB, proximity, accelerometer, gyrometer, etc.) and near-field communication technologies; swarm robots
Preferred background: MD simulation; rare-event sampling; mid-scale C++ code development; neutron/X-ray scattering; liquid state physics; glass transition; non-equilibrium statistical mechanics

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
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