Postdoc: Field Robotics, Control & AI Autonomy

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 100,440 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free compensation

Housing and travel benefits

Access to advanced robotics facilities

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in Field Robotics, Control Theory, and Machine Intelligence at NYU Abu Dhabi. This position focuses on advancing autonomy in robotic systems through advanced research and collaboration with world-class researchers.

The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in engineering, strong experience in robotic systems, and a history of field experiments. The role offers competitive benefits and involvement in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• First‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong experience integrating hardware and software for robotic systems.
• Demonstrated history of conducting field experiments with robotics.
• Skilled in C/C++, Python, real‑time embedded systems, and GitHub code management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research at the intersection of control theory and machine intelligence.
• Design, model, and optimize robotic systems, including marine, aerial, or ground platforms.
• Integrate algorithms with embedded hardware and real-time systems.
• Prepare manuscripts for high‑impact journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with NYUAD researchers, students, and global partners.

Skills

Robot modeling and control

Nonlinear and optimal control methods

Reinforcement learning for robotics

Data-driven modeling and system identification

Embedded programming (C/C++)

Real-time robotics software integration

Experimental robotics testing

Research writing and documentation

Education

Doctoral degree in electrical, mechanical, naval, or aerospace engineering

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

New York University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in Field Robotics, Control Theory, and Machine Intelligence at NYU Abu Dhabi. This position focuses on advancing autonomy in robotic systems through advanced research and collaboration with world-class researchers.

The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in engineering, strong experience in robotic systems, and a history of field experiments. The role offers competitive benefits and involvement in a dynamic research environment.