The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment

Job Functions:

• The applicant is expected to join and develop various ambitious projects whose goal is to advance intelligent robotic systems capable of accomplishing, and exceeding, human-level intelligence tasks and providing human-robot assistance. In addition, the applicant will be expected to have a set of independent exploratory projects whose purpose is to seek other avenues of advancing algorithmic foundations in robotics
• Grant writing, developing project ideas both independently and within a group, and be expected to lead graduate students and research staff towards completion of project goals in the form of academic writing to top-tier conferences and journals.
• Primary project will center on applications involving remote use of robots in space. The applicant will develop dynamic models, controllers and estimators (eg Kalman filters) for manipulators free-floating in space. These models, controller and estimators will then be implemented in Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in any general Engineering (electrical, computer, systems, mechanical, mechatronics), Computer Science

Required Skillsets

• Robotic vehicle/architecture experience; programming in Python and matlab;
• Strong understanding of common mechanical engineering practices and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hand-on experience on mechatronic system design and development

Nice-to-have Skillsets

• Strong understanding of sensor, actuator, and control system.
• Experience with design for manufacturability.
• Proficient in mechanical and/or electrical CAD

Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus .

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

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

• Statement of Assurance

The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1979 to conduct basic and applied research in robotics technologies relevant to industrial and societal tasks. Seeking to combine the practical and the theoretical, we have diversified efforts and approaches to robotics science while retaining the original goal of realizing the potential of the robotics field.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment

Job Functions:

• The applicant is expected to join and develop various ambitious projects whose goal is to advance intelligent robotic systems capable of accomplishing, and exceeding, human-level intelligence tasks and providing human-robot assistance. In addition, the applicant will be expected to have a set of independent exploratory projects whose purpose is to seek other avenues of advancing algorithmic foundations in robotics
• Grant writing, developing project ideas both independently and within a group, and be expected to lead graduate students and research staff towards completion of project goals in the form of academic writing to top-tier conferences and journals.
• Primary project will center on applications involving remote use of robots in space. The applicant will develop dynamic models, controllers and estimators (eg Kalman filters) for manipulators free-floating in space. These models, controller and estimators will then be implemented in Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in any general Engineering (electrical, computer, systems, mechanical, mechatronics), Computer Science

Required Skillsets

• Robotic vehicle/architecture experience; programming in Python and matlab;
• Strong understanding of common mechanical engineering practices and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hand-on experience on mechatronic system design and development

Nice-to-have Skillsets

• Strong understanding of sensor, actuator, and control system.
• Experience with design for manufacturability.
• Proficient in mechanical and/or electrical CAD

Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus .

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

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

• Statement of Assurance