Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.
We are seeking creative and energetic Postdoctoral Research Associate that will carry out advanced independent and/or directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project. This position will require an in-depth knowledge of a specialized field, process, or discipline and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports which contain descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. The purpose of this role is to acquire the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.
Responsibilities:
Function 11: Aerial Robot Autonomy
Single- and multi-robot decision-making and planning, including:
Low-altitude flight using monocular vision.
Perception-aware navigation in GPS-denied environments.
Coordinating heterogeneous teams of aerial and ground robots.
Perception-based multi-robot coordination and task allocation.
Long-horizon and safety-aware planning under uncertainty.
Function 22: Learning-Based Perception and Control
Multi-modal and foundation-model-based approaches for robotics, including:
Multi-modal mapping and semantic perception.
Action policy learning and embodied intelligence.
Learning foundation models for semantic, depth, and state estimation (e.g., similar in spirit to MapAnything).
Latent-space representations for decision-making and control of aerial robots, ground vehicles, quadrupeds, and humanoids.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge algorithmic innovation with real-system deployment, and leadership skills.
Postdoctoral researchers are expected to:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
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About Carnegie Mellon University:
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Function: Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term) Full Time/Part time: Full time Pay Basis: Salary
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